Valid for Sitecore
5.3, 5.2
Link of file type doesn't work
Q:
Perform the following scenario:
- Open the Content Editor.
- Set focus on any item. Click the Show Editor button.
- Select some text.
- Click on the Hyperlink Manager icon. Select Type = File.
- Enter file://C:/1.txt (1.txt should exist) into the URL field.
- Click the Ok button. Click the Accept button.
- Save the item.
Start the Preview and try to click on the added link. Nothing occurs, the link doesn't work. Is it an expected behaviour?
A:
Making file links is not recommended or supported, this feature is reserved for future use.