Inserting a cross reference to another topic

Last Updated : Mar 14, 2024 |

About this task

Create links between topics in relationship tables rather than cross referencing using the xref element. You use xrefs for specific purpose, such as checklists.

When you insert an xref to a topic that has multiple versions, the link automatically goes to the version of the target topic that you’re using in your publication. So you don’t have to worry about selecting the wrong version to link to.

Procedure

  1. Check out the topic in which you want to insert the cross reference.
  2. Place your cursor in the location where you want to add the cross reference and press Enter and insert the xref (cross reference) element.

    Alternatively, from the toolbar, click the link icon () and select Cross Reference.

    The Cross reference (xref) dialog box is displayed.

  3. Click the Tridion Docs icon (Tridion Docs browse icon), browse and select the topic that you want to reference.
  4. Click Insert and close.
Related information
Cross-reference links in topic