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If your links don't work, you need to select the hypertext or image and look at the link box in the  the properties inspector.

Absolute Links

Absolute links point to files external to your Web site and MUST include the FULL URL including the http:// prefix.

 

Relative Links

Relative links point to files within your site.  The link box in the properties inspector should display the path to  the file relative to the open document.  

If the path looks like this

Try this

path begins with file:

Make the link again, making sure that the file you point to is within the local root folder specified in your site definition.  If the file is not within your site, Dreamweaver will ask you if you want to save it within your site.  Be sure to say YES.
path begins with slash:

 

 

When the path begins with a slash, you need to fix a setting in the link dialog box.  Click the folder next to the link box and make sure the link is Relative to Document.  If you see this problem, you will need to check all your links.

path is correct:

Make sure you upload the file you are linking to.

 

 

 

 

 

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