# Edit Item type

A link is a pointer to a location on the internet or intranet. Enter the relevant details below, and press 'Save'.

Link Details
Short Name
Short Name is part of the item's web address. For accessibility reasons, do not use spaces, upper case, underscores, or special characters.
Validation error output
Title (Required)
Validation error output
Description
A brief description of the item.
Description
URL (Required)
Prefix is optional; if not provided, the link will be relative.
Validation error output
Get the byline - contains details about author and modification date.