Manage Links

Links connect you to different areas of the Governance Portal using the navigation ribbon. There are three types of links:.

• Predefined Links: You have the option to choose from a list of predefined links that connect you to various areas of the Governance Portal.
• Portal Links: Links to an area of the Governance Portal chosen from your list of favorites or an internal URL.
• External Links: Links to a URL outside of the Governance Portal.

Add a Link

You can choose from a list of predefined links or link from your list of favorites or an internal or external URL address.

1. Add a Predefined Link:
   1. Highlight the group where you wish to add the link in the ribbon hierarchy on the right side of the Ribbon Management screen.
   2. Select the checkbox next to the link you wish to add from the window on the left-hand side and click Move. The selected link will be added to the ribbon hierarchy under the selected group.
2. Add a Portal Link: Highlight the group where you wish to add the link and click Portal Link from the Add New Ribbon menu, or right-click the group and click Add New Portal Link. The new link will be added to the ribbon hierarchy under the selected group.
3. Add an External Link: Highlight the group where you wish to add the link and click External Link from the Add New Ribbon menu, or right-click the group and click Add New External Link. The new link will be added to he ribbon hierarchy under the selected group.

Edit a Link

Right-click the link, click Edit, and fill out the following properties for the link:

1. Name: Edit the name of the link as it will appear in the ribbon.
2. Icon Path: Click Select Icon to choose an icon for the selected link.

   Note: See Icon Library for more information on managing icons.

3. Tooltip: Type the message that a user can view when hovering over an icon.
4. Is Homepage: Mark this checkbox if you would like the selected link to be the homepage for the Governance Portal.
5. Navigation URL: Type in the URL you wish to use for the link.
   • External Links: The URL must be outside of the Governance Portal. All external links will open in a new window.
   • Portal Links: Choose from a link from the My Favorites list or type in a URL that links to another area of the Governance Portal. You also have the option of opening the link inside the Governance Portal or in a separate window.

     Note: This option is not available for predefined links.

6. When finished with your edits, click Apply Changes.

   Reorder a Link within a Group

Highlight the link you wish to move and drag it into the desired position within the group.

Note: You cannot move a link from one group to another.

Rename a Link

Right-click the link and click Rename. Update the group name and click the Return key to save your changes.

Delete a Link

Right-click the link and click Delete.