Links Tool

Add the Links Tool to Your Page  

1. Click Add Content.
2. Select the Main or Right Panel tab in the Tool Menu. 
3. Locate the Links Tool under General.
4. Click and drag the tool to the Main or Right Panel of the page. (Click Right Panel at the top right side of the page to activate the panel if necessary.) 
5. Click on the tool to add content.
6. Type a heading in the Add Header field. 
7. The tool defaults to Active status. (Click to select Inactive if you want to publish the content at a later date.) 
   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
8. Click Add Link.
9. Select an Access status for the link.
   • If Active, the link will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the link will not be accessible or visible on the page.
10. Type a Link Title.
11. Type a URL.
12. The link defaults to Open in a new tab. Click to select Open in existing tab.
13. Click Upload Image to select an image from your Images folder in File Uploads (optional).
14. Click Scheduling Options or select the Scheduling tab if you would like to schedule a date for the link to become active. You can also schedule a date for the whole tool (see below).
    1. Click Schedule a date/time to change access and/or visibility.
    2. View the Current Page Status and Edit if needed.
    3. Select a Date and Time under Schedule Change.
    4. Select an Access status.
       • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
       • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
    5. Type your email address(es) in the Notify Email Address(es) field if you want to be notified of the status change.
15. Click Add (or Cancel to discard your changes).
16. Continue adding links until you have reached the desired number of links. 
    *Note: Rearrange links by clicking the double arrow on the left side of the album and dragging it up or down. You can also delete a link by clicking X on the right side of the link.
17. Click Done (or delete the entire tool by clicking Delete in the Links toolbar).

To make any needed edits, simply click on the tool.

Links Tool Properties

You can select from three different list types, decide how links are displayed on your page, as well as choose an orientation for your images.

Type

• Show Full List
• Dropdown Box
• Expand/Collapse Link

Link Display

• Hyperlink the Link Title
• Place the URL next to the Link Title

Image Orientation

• Square
• Landscape
• Portrait

To update Tool Properties, click Options in the Links toolbar, make your selections, and click Save.

Schedule An Access Status Change  

You can schedule a tool to become Active or Inactive on a specific date.

1. Click on the tool.

2. Click Schedule in the Links toolbar.

3. Select a Date for the status change.

4. Select a New Access Status.

   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 

   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.

5. Type your email address(es) in the Notify Email Address(es) field if you want to be notified of the status change.

6. Click Save (or Cancel to discard your changes).

If you have any questions or need help, send us a note at communitysupport@factsmgt.com!