Framemaker 2019 Cross-references

[kennethw25434250]

Trying to learn how to create cross-references in an unstructured document in Framemaker 2019. I believe that I followed directions, but the result is this:

The first four of these components are shown in “The first four of these components are shown in Figure 2-1.” on page 1Figure 2-1.

Why does it appear this way when I insert the cross-reference?

[LinSims]

We need to see both the xref definition you created and (at least) the numbering tab from the paragraph designer for the tag you are referencing.

[kennethw25434250]

Thanks, linsims. Your reply sent me to study the right areas.  It seems that I had successfully created the cross-reference, but didn't understand that the text could be edited to pretty much whatever I wanted it to be. Also, I expected to be able to click on the source and go to the reference.  With your suggestion and the help of a tutorial from Klaus Daube, I realized that you have to Ctrl-Alt and click to jump.  Once again, the help from Adobe is lacking. Thanks for your help.

[LinSims]

Klaus's website is invaluable. If you haven't done so already, download his compendium.pdf. It's an excellent reference. Another excellent reference is Matt Sullivan's FrameMaker: Working with Content, which is available in both printed/bound and PDF formats.

[LinSims]

The information about using Ctrl+Alt to follow a link now exists only in the hotspot topics in Help. I have added Bug 6448 to the Tracker site requesting that the information be included in the topics for xrefs, TOCs, indexes, and hypertext markers. Go vote for it.