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Markup Link Management

For certain types of markups, users have the option to add a hyperlink. This feature is available for the following annotation types:

  • Text
  • Callout
  • Stamp
  • Drawing Highlight
  • Shape

  1. Accessing the Hyperlink Modal:

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    • Use the hyperlink icon in the annotation shortcut menu to open the hyperlink modal.
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    • A single input field is provided where users can type or paste the URL to be used as the hyperlink.

  2. Saving or Canceling Changes:

    • Click the "Save" button to apply the hyperlink.
    • Click the "Cancel" button or the close icon to discard changes without saving.

Indicating a Hyperlinked Markup​

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  • Markups with an added hyperlink will display a link icon, indicating that clicking on the markup will redirect to an external resource.

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  • In annotate mode, users can hover over the icon and click it to open the link.

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  • Clicking the link icon will trigger a confirmation modal displaying the URL.
  • The modal contains:
    • "Follow" button: Confirms the redirection and opens the link in a new tab.
    • "Cancel" button or close icon: Closes the modal without opening the link.
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  • Markups with existing hyperlinks display the Unlink icon in the annotation shortcut menu.

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  • Clicking the Unlink icon opens the Edit Link Modal, where users can:

    • View or Edit the Link: Modify the existing link and save the changes.
    • Remove the Link: Clear the input field to delete the hyperlink.

Saving or Discarding Changes​

  • "Save" button: Applies the changes, either updating or removing the hyperlink.
  • "Cancel" button or close icon: Closes the modal without saving changes.

Once a link is removed, the redirect icon is no longer displayed, and the menu state reverts to "Link".