Difference between revisions of "Attach a file to a WordPress post or page"
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From the post or page where you want the link: | From the post or page where you want the link: | ||
− | #Click the ''' | + | #Click the '''Add Media''' button [[Image:imagemenu.png|thumb|250px|right]] |
− | #Upload | + | #Choose '''Upload Files''' and '''Select File''' to locate the file on your hard drive (you can also drag and drop the file) |
#Change the Title field if you need to, this will become the name of the link embedded in your post | #Change the Title field if you need to, this will become the name of the link embedded in your post | ||
− | #Click the '''"Insert into post"''' button | + | #Set the '''Link To" filed to '''Media File''' otherwise and additional page will be created to download the file from |
+ | #Click the '''"Insert into post"''' button to create the text link to the file | ||
#Publish your post | #Publish your post | ||
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Revision as of 15:13, 8 October 2013
Upload the file and create a link
From the post or page where you want the link:
- Click the Add Media button
- Choose Upload Files and Select File to locate the file on your hard drive (you can also drag and drop the file)
- Change the Title field if you need to, this will become the name of the link embedded in your post
- Set the Link To" filed to Media File otherwise and additional page will be created to download the file from
- Click the "Insert into post" button to create the text link to the file
- Publish your post
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