How to Use a PayPal Button As a Link

1. Right-click the HTML file you want to edit, and select 'Open With.' Double-click your HTML editor. The code file opens in the editor. Before you can place the button link in your file, you must use the PayPal services to create the code for the button.
2. Click the Windows 'Start' button, and select your Web browser. You can use any Web browser to access the main PayPal website. Navigate to the PayPal home page, and log in to your PayPal account.
3. Click the 'Merchant Services' tab to view a list of seller options. Click the 'Create a Buy Now Button' link. This link opens a page that asks for the information specific for the product you want to sell. Type the product name, identification number, the price and any shipping costs associated with the item.
4. Click the 'Create Button Now' button in the PayPal wizard window. PayPal returns the code you need to create a button link in your web page. Highlight the entire block of code and press 'Ctrl' and 'C' to copy it to your computer's clipboard.
5. Return to the opened HTML file and place the cursor in the location where you want to place the PayPal link. Press 'Ctrl' 'V' to paste the code in your file. Press 'Ctrl' 'S' to save the code changes.