Yes, it happens using the HTMLArea. I don't know what a TinyMCE is but Mr ClydeJones you inspired a light bulb of an idea. arigato!
I just used the normal "text editor" mode and wrote the good ol' fashioned way!!:
<p><a href=index.php?main_page=contact_us>Contact Us</p>
and it worked!! Amazing!! It put a link for Contact Us on my page!!
so apologies for the low level question but it's difficult to be even a little creative when just learning. Thks for the inspiration guys and i hope this, the 2nd way to skin the cat, helps someone in the future too.



