How do I create a file link in a page that opens in a new tab?

hank7932

I created some html docs for my Canvas course. I added them into the Files. I am creating a page with an overview and links to the files. When you click on the link, it goes to the preview in the same tab. How do I make the preview of the file open in a new tab or just open the html in a new tab without the preview?

oneilllj

Hi @hank7932 

You could do this a couple of ways:

1. Highlight a link on your Canvas Page and enter CTRL+K. This opens the dialogue box below. You can revise the text title/link as need be and this will enable the new tab to open. Once you are happy with the info, you can click DONE.

2. When you enter the title of the document on a page, you can upload the file link as an external link and it will open in a new tab.

CTRL+K is one of my favourite shortcuts in Canvas, the same shortcut can be used in most other platforms to create a link.

Thanks

Jen