Beta 7: Column Link

I tried to re-create the Recent Posts widget - all good, but I can’t set a link on the column containing each blog post to the permalink. If I make a Layout and do the same thing, the example template has a link on the column such that all the elements of that blog post are clickable.

  • Layout page + Template = Column linkable
  • Content page + My effort = Column not linkable

There’s a slightly new step to make one of the layout elements clickable.

When you select a column, there’s a new dropdown in the Inspector for tag. Once you select <a>, the link controls appear in the inspector in a new section below that. Then you can enter the appropriate dynamic content links for posts permalink, etc.

I believe this dropdown is present on everything from sections to rows to columns to grids to div elements.

@devinelston

Thanks - I now see that - it’s going to need some explanation for noobs for sure. Having done that the neat column layout is broken, as if the <a> tag is taking up space in each cell. :frowning:

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Thanks @devinelston for the great explanation!

@BrandexPublishing, as for that spacing issue, do you have a link where I can see that happening?

As a quick aside, a good way to see it all in action would be dragging in one of the “Posts” elements that are under the Dynamic section.

I’ve added a secure link - I’ll add in the <a> tag so you can see the ‘after’ view.

Thanks! Looks like it happens if there’s a link enabled on an Image or Headline element inside the linkable column. I turned that off and it looks correct now.

Instead of breaking like that it is supposed to just ignore the link on the inner element in case that gets left on. Was able to track that down and get it fixed for the next patch.