Hypertext linking

• Automatic hypertext linking
• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
• Posting an image
• URLs for discussion items

Automatic hypertext linking

Hypertext is the text that links to other text or objects. To create an automatic hypertext link in a post, just post a full URL. Once you have posted, the URL will be shown as an active link. You may also create a link to trigger the reader's mail program.

HTML

On The WELL, you must precede the bracket of each HTML tag with a backslash ("\"), which indicates that you want other members' browsers to render the HTML. (Without the backslash, your HTML will appear as text in your response just as you typed it.)

Posting an image

You may embed images in your responses by use of the HTML tag <img src> preceded by a backslash. For example, if you post <img src="your picture url here"> preceded by a \, the image will display in your post. Test your image by posting in the Test Conference before you post it.

URLs for discussion items

Every conference, topic, and response has a unique URL. For instance, you could link from your personal home page or another site directly to your favorite conference or topic.

The URL for a discussion item has two parts: the base address and the item address. The base address is:
     https://user.well.com/engaged.cgi?

The item address may include three parameters, separated by an ampersand (&):
     c=conference name
     t=topic number
     q=response number

Example: Suppose your favorite discussion is in the Words Conference, topic number 1488.

The URL to the conference would be:
     https://user.well.com/engaged.cgi?c=words

The URL to the specific topic would be:
     https://user.well.com/engaged.cgi?c=words&t=1488

Tip: Only currently registered WELL members may read a discussion (unless it is in a .vue conference, and they have the differently-formatted outside URL). An individual who follows a link from the Web into a WELL discussion will be asked for a username and password to proceed. They may join if they wish.

INTRODUCTION
Getting started

THE BASICS
Your personal conference list
The Toolbar
Settings
Inside a conference
Reading and responding
Learning more about your fellow WELL members

ADVANCED TOOLS
Hypertext linking
Placemarks
Shortcuts

REFERENCE
Frequently asked questions
Glossary