• Link to a file that is already in the CMS by following the instructions for creating links.
  • Make sure that link text for files include information about the file type, for example: Academic Calendar (PDF).
• Update a file while keeping the same system name.
• Upload a new file in one of two ways:
  • From the WYSIWYG editor on a page that will link to the file (see below)
  • Upload files directly into a files folder for later use (see below)
    • Note: In both cases, if you want to put the file in a new subfolder within /_files, you need to create the new subfolder first.

Use the WYSIWYG to link to a file

1. Highlight the text you want to become the link. Make sure you include the file type in parentheses in the link text (for example: PDF, Word file)
2. Click the insert/edit link icon .
3. The Internal button will be selected by default.
4. Click the Choose File, Page or Link box

To use an existing file

1. Browse to the file you want to use.
2. Select the file
3. Click Save & Preview
4. Click Submit.

To upload a new file

Note: if you want to put the file in a new subfolder in /_file, you need to create the new folder first.

Specify both the file and the file location within the CMS.

1. From the menu bar, select Add Content
2. Select File
   
   
3. On the new file screen that pops up: drag and drop a file in the indicated area or click choose to select a file from your computer.
4. The file name will default to the name of the file you chose. Update the file name to follow the rules for system names:
   
   1. all lowercase
   2. use hyphens instead of spaces
5. no special characters.
   
   
6. Choose a placement folder for the file.
   
   1. Click Placement Folder
   2. In the Choose a Folder window that pops up, click Browse.
   3. Select an appropriate folder inside /_files.
      1. Click on the appropriate folder in the breadcrumb path to go up levels.
      2. Click on the name of a folder to open it and access sub-folders.
      3. Click the radio button next to the folder you want to hold the image.
      4. Click Choose.
      5. The Choose a folder window will close.
         
         
7. Click Save & Preview.
8. Click Submit.

Note: You still need to publish your file before it is available on the live site.