Inserting Links

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  bexoxoblog · Member · Sep 8, 2016 at 5:58 pm

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  I am unable to insert links into my blog. I highlight the word(s) I want associated with a link, then select the ‘Insert Link’ function on the top ribbon, but nothing happens. What do I do?

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  timethief · Member · Sep 8, 2016 at 6:03 pm

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  This is the process:

  See the guide for creating links in posts and pages: http://en.support.wordpress.com/links/

  This is the general link model:
  <a href="URL HERE">Highlighted anchor text here</a>

  This is the visual result – it’s not actually linked here in the forum.
  Highlighted anchor text here

  1. Enter the relevant descriptive anchor text you want to link to first. Note that “here” is not a good choice. Use relevant anchor text to link to.
  2. Then use your mouse to highlight that anchor text. (If you don’t highlight the anchor text the chain icon will remain grayed out and not be useable.)
  3. Next, click the chain icon in the editor and proceed to create the link.

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  Add both *.wordpress.com and *.wp.com to your list of trusted sites under the Security tab. Make sure to uncheck the box for “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.” http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/#frequently-asked-questions

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