> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://liieditors.docs.laws.africa/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://liieditors.docs.laws.africa/managing-documents/how-to-add-relationships-between-documents.md).

# How to add relationships between documents

This guide explains how to create relationships between legal documents on the platform.

### Adding a Relationship

1. Navigate to the document and highlight the specific text, section, or provision you want to link
2. A contextual menu will appear
3. Select **Add relationship**

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4. The **Add relationship** dialog box opens

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5. Choose the most appropriate relationship type from the dropdown.
6. Select the related document you want to link to by starting to type in the choose the object document field

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7. Click the **Add** button to save the relationship
8. &#x20;Click **Reverse** to change the direction of the relationship if it’s incorrect, or **Delete** it if the relationship does not apply

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