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How to Hyperlink in PowerPoint? [The Complete Guide!]

By: Author Shrot Katewa

If you wish to jump a few slides when delivering your PowerPoint presentation, you will need to make use of the “Hyperlink” feature in PowerPoint!

To insert a hyperlink in PowerPoint, first, select and highlight the text or object. Next, right-click and choose the “Link” option. Select the destination of the link. You can link to an existing file, web page, or a specific slide within the presentation. Once the destination is chosen, click “OK”.

In this article, you will get to understand the hyperlink feature in PowerPoint in great detail. I’ll share with you how to add a hyperlink (in further detail), how do you edit a hyperlink, and even how to link to files outside of PowerPoint! That and much more!

So, let’s get started!

1. How to Add a Hyperlink in PowerPoint?

Let’s get straight to the key reason why you are here reading this article i.e. how do you insert a hyperlink in PowerPoint?

A hyperlink is a link added to a text or image that leads to a new document or a new section within the document when clicked on.

In Microsoft PowerPoint, even though you can add a hyperlink to texts or images, the process of doing so is quite similar for both.

Let’s take a look at the step-by-step process involved in adding a hyperlink in PowerPoint.

Step-1: Select the Text and Click on the “Link” option

The first step is to “Right Click” on the text or image where you want to add the hyperlink. In the dropdown menu, click on the “Link” option. Alternatively, you can press the “Ctrl+K” keys on your keyboard.

You can also click on the “Insert” tab in PowerPoint , and click on the “Link” option from the ribbon. You can use any of the three methods, and you will be prompted with the “Insert Hyperlink” window.

Step-2: Choose the Destination of the Link

In the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box, you can either link a file from your computer or an online source by clicking on the “Existing File or Web Page” button. Then, navigate to the folder containing the file, click on the file to select it, and click “ OK “.

Alternatively, you can also click on the “ Place in this document ” option to link to an existing slide. (I shall show the exact steps later in this article).

2. How to Edit Hyperlink Text in PowerPoint?

In PowerPoint, adding a hyperlink does not change the behavior of text or the text box. Thus, the process of editing a hyperlink text is similar to the way you would edit the text in PowerPoint normally.

All you have to do is click inside the text box and delete or add text. You can also change the appearance of the hyperlink text by using the tools in the “Font” section of the “Home” tab in PowerPoint .

3. How to Edit the Hyperlink in PowerPoint?

Once a hyperlink is added to a text or image in a PowerPoint slide, you can go back and edit it. To do so, “Right Click” on the hyperlinked text and select the “Edit Link” option from the dropdown menu.

This will open the familiar “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box that we saw in section 1 of this article. Simply select another file or slide from the presentation in order to edit the link.

4. How to Remove Hyperlink in PowerPoint?

In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can remove the hyperlink from a text or an image with only one click. “Right Click” on the text or image to open the dropdown menu.

Now all you have to do is click on the “Remove Link” option to remove the hyperlink.

5. How to Hyperlink to Another Slide in PowerPoint

As mentioned earlier in the article, you can even link one slide to another within the same presentation using the hyperlink feature. This has great benefits especially when you want to specifically jump to a section in the presentation that you want to show in further detail.

Here’s what you need to do in order to link to another slide within the same presentation using the hyperlink feature in PowerPoint –

Step-1: “Right Click” on the selected text or image

In the selected slide, “Right Click” on the text or image where you want to link another slide. Then click on the “Link” option from the dropdown menu.

You can alternatively press the “Ctrl+K” keys on your keyboard. This will open a dialog box.

Step-2: Click on the “Place in This Document” option

In the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box, click on the “Place in This Document” option from the left sidebar. Then select the slide you want to link.

You can see the selected slide in the “Slide preview” section in the dialog box. Finally, you have to click on the “OK” button to finish the process.

5a. How to Return Back to the Main Slide?

During a presentation, it may be important to return to the main slide in one click after jumping to the linked slide. To do so, you can add a shape and hyperlink it back to the main slide.

Here’s how to create a hyperlink back to the main slide –

Step-1: Click on the “Shapes” option

The first step is to open the linked slide. Then click on the “Insert” tab from the menu ribbon located at the top of the screen. In the “Insert” menu, click on the “Shapes” option and select your preferred shape from the dropdown menu.

Step-2: Edit the shape

Now you can select the shape and click on the “Shape Format” tab from the menu ribbon. In the “Format Shape” sidebar located on the right side of the screen, edit the color and of the shape to visually match the rest of the slide.

I would highly recommend adding a text to the shape something to the effect of “Go back to slide X” (where “X” is the slide number of the main slide you want to return). This will help you and others take note of why a shape exists on the slide and prevent others from deleting it accidentally.

Step-3: “Right Click” on the shape

Now, all we need to do is simply create a hyperlink that links back to the original slide.

Select the shape and “Right Click” on the shape. Then, click on the “Link” option. You can alternatively press the “Ctrl+K” keys on your keyboard to open the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box.

Step-4: Hyperlink the main slide

In the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box, click on the “Place in This Document” button from the sidebar located on the left side. Then select the main slide and click on the “OK” button.

Now all you have to do is click on the shape to return to the main slide during the presentation.

Note that this link will only work when you are viewing the presentation in slideshow mode!

6. How to Hyperlink Without Underline?

In Microsoft PowerPoint, you cannot hyperlink text without the underline directly. However, there is a workaround.

To add a hyperlink without underlining a text in PowerPoint, you will need to use a transparent shape. Insert a shape over the text. Right-click and add a hyperlink to the shape. Then, select the “No Fill” options to remove the “Fill” and “Line” colors in the “Format Shape” settings.

Here’s a detailed step-by-step process that you will need to follow –

Step-1: Click on the “Remove Link” option

The first step is to remove the hyperlink from the text. “Right Click” on the hyperlink text and select the “Remove Link” option from the dropdown menu.

This will ensure that the underline from the text gets removed.

Step-2: Click on the “Shapes” option

Now click on the “Insert” tab from the menu bar and click on the “Shapes” button in the “Insert” menu. From the dropdown menu, select the “Rectangle” option.

Then insert the rectangle shape over the hyperlink text.

Step-3: Add a hyperlink to the shape

The next step is to add the hyperlink to the shape instead of the text.

“Right Click” on the shape and click on the “Link” option. Alternatively, you can press the “Ctrl+K” keys on your keyboard.

In the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box, paste the link that was previously on the text (as we did before in the previous sections). Then click on the “OK” button.

Step-4: Click on the “Format Shape” option

Now all you have to do is “Right Click” on the shape and click on the “Format Shape” option at the bottom of the dropdown menu.

This will open a “Format Shape” sidebar located at the right side of the screen.

Step-5: Click on the “No fill” and “No line” options

In the “Format Shape” sidebar, click on the “No fill” option under the “Fill” section. Then click on the “No line” option under the “Line” section.

This will make the shape completely transparent and make the text visible while removing the underline from the text. You can now click on the text and access the hyperlink in the slideshow mode.

7. How to Add a YouTube Link in PowerPoint?

To add a Youtube link in a PowerPoint slide, you have to first open the Youtube video that you want to link and copy the link address. Then follow the 2 quick steps.

Step-1: Click on the “Link” option

First, you have to select the text to hyperlink. Then “Right Click” on the selected text and click on the “Link” option. Alternatively, you can press the “Ctrl+K” keys on your keyboard.

Step-2: Paste the Youtube link

Click on the “Existing File or Web Page” option in the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box. Then paste the Youtube link in the “Address” box at the bottom.

Now all you have to do is click on the “OK” button to hyperlink the Youtube video.

8. How to Insert a Website Link in PowerPoint?

In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can hyperlink to any resource available on the web. To insert a website link, you have to first obtain the link from the website. Then follow the 3 easy steps.

Step-1: Click on “Link”

In the open slide, select the text or image which you want to hyperlink. Then “Right Click” on the selected text or image. Click on the “Link” option from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can press the “Ctrl+K” keys on your keyboard.

Step-2: Paste the link to the website

The next step is to paste the website link in the “Address” box in the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box. “Right Click” on the “Address” box and click on the “Paste” option from the dropdown menu.

This will paste the copied website link. You can alternatively press the “Ctrl+V” keys on your keyboard.

Step-3: Click on the “OK” option

Now all you have to do is click on the “OK” button at the bottom of the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box to insert the link to the website (as shown in the image in step 2).

9. How to Hyperlink in PowerPoint to an Excel File?

Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to add both links from the web as well as links to existing files in your computer as a hyperlink. To hyperlink to an Excel file in a slide, follow the 3 simple steps.

Step-1: “Right Click” on the selected text

The first step is to select the text or image where you want to insert the link. Then you have to “Right Click” on it. From the dropdown menu, click on the “Link” option.

Step-2: Click on the “Browse for File” option

The next step is to click on the “Browse for File” option in the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box. It is the third icon at the right side of the “Look in” box and looks like a folder.

This will open another dialog box.

Step-3: Click on the “Search Documents” box

In the “Link to File” dialog box, click on the “Search Documents” box located at the top and right corner. Then type in the name of the Excel file you want to hyperlink.

Select the Excel file and click on the “Open” button at the bottom of the dialog box to insert the link to the Excel file.

10.  How to Hyperlink in PowerPoint to a PDF File?

In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can add a hyperlink to a PDF file. This can be an efficient way for you to link to references for your presentation content.

The process is similar to that of adding a link to an excel file. Here’s what you need to do –

You have to first select a text or image and then “Right Click” on it. Click on the “Link” option from the context menu. Alternatively, you can press the “Ctrl+K” keys on your keyboard.

Step-2: Click on “Browse for File”

In the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog, click on the “Browse for File” option which is the icon that looks like a folder. It will open the “Link to File” dialog.

Step-3: Click on “Search This PC”

In the “Link to File” dialog box, click on the “Search This PC” option and type in the name of the PDF file you want to link.

Then select the PDF file and click on the “Open” button at the bottom of the dialog box. This will hyperlink the PDF file to the presentation.

11. How to Open a Hyperlink in PowerPoint?

To open a hyperlink, “Right Click” on the hyperlink text or image. From the dropdown menu click on the “Open Link” option. This will open the hyperlink in a new window.

Alternatively, you can press down the “Ctrl” key on your keyboard and click on the hyperlink text or image simultaneously to open the hyperlink.

Using the keyboard shortcut is more practical in the “Slide Show” screen during a presentation.

12. Hyperlink Not Working in PowerPoint

When inserting or accessing a hyperlink in Microsoft PowerPoint, sometimes, you might run into some issues. For instance, the option to hyperlink a text or image may be greyed out and you may not be able to insert a hyperlink.

These and other issues can be solved quite easily.

12a. Hyperlink is Greyed Out

In the “Insert” menu, you may find that the “Link” option is greyed out. But, this problem can be easily fixed! Here’s what you need to do –

Step-1: Click on the “Insert” tab

In the open PowerPoint presentation, click on the “Insert” tab in the menu ribbon located at the top of the screen. In the “Links” section of the “Insert” menu, you will notice that the “Link” option is greyed out.

Step-2: Click on an object

The “Link” option is usually greyed out because there are no objects selected yet. In Microsoft PowerPoint, you cannot insert a hyperlink to a slide. You can only insert hyperlinks to an object.

To be able to insert a hyperlink, all you have to do is click on any object in the open slide. You will now see that the “Link” option is no longer grayed out, and you can click on it.

12b. Hyperlink in PowerPoint is Not Clickable

After inserting a hyperlink in a PowerPoint presentation, you will notice that the hyperlink is not clickable. This is because you cannot click on the hyperlink in “Normal View” .

In Microsoft PowerPoint, “Normal View” is the default view where you can edit the slides. You can fix this problem in 3 easy methods.

Method-1: Click on “Ctrl+Save”

In the “Normal View” , you cannot open a hyperlink with a click. Instead, you have to press the “Ctrl” key on your keyboard and click on the hyperlink simultaneously. This will allow you to access the link.

Method-2: Click on the “Slide Show” tab

In the menu ribbon located at the top of the screen, click on the “Slide Show” tab. Then click on the “From Current Slide” option in the “Slide Show” menu.

Alternatively, you can press the “Shift+F5” keys on your keyboard. This will start the slideshow where the hyperlink is clickable.

Method-3: Click on the “Reading View” option

In the menu ribbon, click on the “View” tab. Then click on the “Reading View” option from the “Presentation Views” section (as shown in the image in method 2 above).

For the shortcut, all you have to do is click on the “Reading View” option which is the icon that looks like an open book in the status bar located at the bottom of the screen.

This will open the reading view screen where the hyperlinks are clickable.

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Do you want to add a link to a website or document to your PowerPoint presentation? Adding hyperlinks to PowerPoint slides is incredibly easy. This wikiHow will teach you how to insert hyperlinks into PowerPoint slides using Windows and macOS.

Select a slide.

Select the hyperlink text.

• You can also make an image a hyperlink—just click the desired image to select it.

Click the "Insert" tab.

Click the "Link" icon.

Add a location or address to link to.

• To link to a file or website, select Existing File or Web Page at the top-left. Then, enter the full URL of the website or select the document.
• To link to another location in your presentation, select Place in This Document , then select a slide title.
• To create an email hyperlink, select E-mail address , then enter an email address. Clicking the link will simply compose a new message to this address.

Click "OK" to create the link.

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Add links to your presentation to show related information on the web, quickly get to a different slide, or start an email message.

Link to a website

Select the text, shape, or picture that you want to use as a hyperlink.

Select Insert > Link . The drop-down menu shows any links copied to your clipboard and recent files.

Choose what you want or select Insert Link at the bottom. 

Select Existing File or Web Page , and add the:

Text to display - Type the text that you want to appear for your hyperlink.

ScreenTip - Type the text that you want to appear when the user hovers over the hyperlink (optional).

Current Folder , Browsed Pages , or Recent Files - Select where you want to link to.

Address - If you haven't already selected a location above, cut and paste, or type the URL for the web site you want to link to.

Note:  If you link to a file on your computer, and move your PowerPoint presentation to another computer, you'll also need to move any linked files.

Select OK .

Link to a place in a document, new document, or email address

Select Insert > Link .

Now, select Insert Link  at the bottom. 

Select an option:

Place in This Document - Link to a specific slide in your presentation.

Create New Document - Link from your presentation to another presentation.

E-mail Address - Link a displayed email address to open up a user's email program.

Fill in the Text to display , ScreenTip , and where you want to link to.

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Bookmark a slide and link to it from elsewhere in the presentation

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How to Open Hyperlink in PowerPoint: A Step-by-Step Guide

Navigating PowerPoint can sometimes feel like solving a puzzle, but opening hyperlinks is quite straightforward. To open a hyperlink during a slide show, simply click the linked text or object. It’s designed to make your presentations interactive and engaging, letting you seamlessly jump to external websites, files, or even specific slides within your deck.

Experiencing a smooth flow in your presentation is crucial, especially when hyperlinks are involved. Imagine you’re in the middle of a critical point, and with a single click, your audience is directed to the relevant webpage or document. No awkward pauses, no fumbling through different windows – just a seamless transition that keeps everyone focused and engaged.

Personally, I’ve found this feature invaluable in my presentations. It allows me to connect different pieces of content efficiently. Whether I’m showcasing a product demo video from my website or directing my audience to downloadable resources, hyperlinks in PowerPoint offer a polished and professional touch. Explore this function, and you’ll wonder how you ever presented without it.

• 1.1 Utilizing Visual Elements
• 1.2 Incorporating Multimedia
• 2.1 Types of Hyperlinks
• 2.2 Inserting and Editing Hyperlinks
• 2.3 Designing Non-Linear Presentations
• 3.1 Keyboard Shortcuts
• 3.2 Slide Management

Crafting Engaging PowerPoint Presentations

Engaging presentations in PowerPoint integrate visual elements and multimedia to capture the audience’s attention. Let’s explore how to effectively utilize these components.

Utilizing Visual Elements

Visual elements, like images, charts, and templates, play a crucial role in crafting engaging presentations. I always ensure that my slides are visually appealing by using a balanced mix of colors and high-quality images .

Using templates can save time and ensure consistency. Templates often come with pre-defined color schemes and layouts that maintain a professional look. I prefer templates that align with the presentation’s theme.

Charts and graphs are powerful tools. They can convey complex data in a simple and understandable manner. I usually incorporate bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts to present statistical information clearly.

Below is an example of a table for enhancing content presentation:

Incorporating Multimedia

Incorporating multimedia, such as videos and interactive experiences, adds dynamism to presentations. I often embed videos to explain concepts that are difficult to convey through text and images alone.

Accessible multimedia can include clips from webinars, product demos, or even animated infographics. I ensure to embed these effectively using PowerPoint’s built-in tools.

Interactive elements like quizzes or clickable links can make the presentation more engaging. For instance, adding a short quiz at the end of a section ensures that the audience stays engaged and retains the information.

To highlight specific points, I use audio clips for narration or background music, making the presentation lively. Integrating these elements thoughtfully can transform a straightforward slideshow into an immersive experience.

Mastering Hyperlinks in PowerPoint

Mastering hyperlinks in PowerPoint allows you to create dynamic presentations. Below, I’ll share how to use different types of hyperlinks, insert and edit them, and design non-linear presentations for a more interactive experience.

Types of Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks in PowerPoint can connect to various destinations. Websites are straightforward; they open a browser to a specified URL. Slides within the same presentation provide fluid navigation, great for quizzes or interactive content. Email addresses allow audiences to contact you directly, and hyperlinks to external files or different PowerPoint presentations can give access to additional resources.

Inserting and Editing Hyperlinks

Inserting hyperlinks is simple. Select the text, shape, or image you want to hyperlink. Go to the Insert tab and click on “Link”. Choose your link type and enter the required details, like a URL for websites. To edit or remove a hyperlink , right-click the hyperlink and select the relevant option. I often use the Screentip option to add helpful descriptions that appear when the user hovers over the hyperlink.

Designing Non-Linear Presentations

Non-linear presentations engage audiences more effectively. By linking slides non-sequentially, you can create a customized experience. For example, use action buttons to navigate to any slide based on user choice. This is ideal for interactive quizzes and choose-your-own-adventure scenarios. I recommend placing these buttons at strategic spots to facilitate easy navigation. Non-linear design keeps your audience involved and allows for real-time adaptation based on their needs or interests.

Inserting hyperlinks and designing non-linear presentations might seem complex initially, but practice makes perfect. Remember to test all links before your presentation to ensure seamless transitions and avoid any surprises.

Efficient Workflow Tips

Efficient workflows in PowerPoint streamline your tasks and enhance productivity. Some key practices include leveraging keyboard shortcuts and maintaining effective slide management.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Using keyboard shortcuts significantly speeds up the process of opening hyperlinks in PowerPoint.

For instance, simply press Ctrl+K to open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box. This method is a quick alternative to navigating through the Ribbon. Once the dialog box opens, you can paste your link and hit Enter to insert it.

You may also use Ctrl+Click to quickly follow an existing hyperlink while in Editing view.

Not only do these shortcuts save time, but they also minimize interruptions in your workflow. I find using them reduces the mental load of switching from mouse to keyboard frequently.

Slide Management

Proper slide management ensures a seamless flow while presenting and navigating through hyperlinks.

First, use Slide Show View by pressing F5 to start your presentation from the beginning, or Shift+F5 to start from the current slide. This allows you to verify that all your hyperlinks work as intended before presenting.

Create a consistent naming convention for slides, especially when they are hyperlinked to one another.

I often organize my slides using the Slide Sorter View (accessed via Alt+W, then I) to visually arrange and manage slide order. This prevents any chaos during the presentation and makes it easier to locate specific hyperlinks.

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How to Insert a Hyperlink in Powerpoint 2019: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding a hyperlink to your Powerpoint presentation can truly elevate your game. It’s a simple way to direct your audience to additional resources, websites, or email addresses directly from your slides. Want to know how? Just follow along with these quick and easy steps and you’ll be linking away in no time.

Step by Step Tutorial on How to Insert a Hyperlink in Powerpoint 2019

Before we dive into the steps, let’s understand what we are aiming for. Inserting a hyperlink in Powerpoint 2019 allows you to link to another slide, a web page, an email address, or even a file on your computer. This can make your presentation more interactive and accessible.

Step 1: Open Your Powerpoint Presentation

Open the Powerpoint presentation where you want to insert the hyperlink.

This first step is pretty straightforward, right? Just make sure you’re on the slide where you want the hyperlink to be.

Step 2: Select the Text or Object

Click on the text or object that you want to turn into a hyperlink.

Remember, hyperlinks aren’t limited to text only. You can make images or shapes clickable too!

Step 3: Access the Hyperlink Function

Right-click on the selected text or object and choose ‘Hyperlink,’ or go to the ‘Insert’ tab and click on ‘Hyperlink.’

You’ll find the ‘Hyperlink’ option easily on the right-click menu. Alternatively, the ‘Insert’ tab on the ribbon has it all laid out for you.

Step 4: Insert the Link

In the ‘Insert Hyperlink’ dialog box, paste or type in the URL, link to a file, place in the document, or an email address.

Make sure to check that your link works by clicking on the ‘Test this link’ button in the dialog box. It’ll save you from any embarrassment during the presentation.

Step 5: Customize Your Display Text

Customize the text to display if you do not want the URL to show on the slide.

You can get creative here. Instead of showing a long, ugly link, use relevant and catchy phrases like ‘Click Here’ or ‘Learn More.’

After you’ve completed these steps, voila! Your hyperlink is now inserted into your Powerpoint slide. When you’re presenting, all you’ll need to do is click on the hyperlink, and it’ll take you (or your audience) straight to the linked content.

Tips for Inserting a Hyperlink in Powerpoint 2019

• Double-check your URLs to ensure they are correct before adding them to your presentation.
• Use descriptive text for your display link to give your audience a clear idea of where the link will take them.
• If you’re linking to another slide in the same presentation, remember to update the hyperlink if you move the slides around.
• For a more streamlined look, match the hyperlink text color to your presentation’s theme.
• Consider using hyperlinking as a way to create non-linear presentations, allowing you to jump to different sections based on audience interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i link to a specific part of a webpage.

Yes, if the webpage has anchor links set up, you can link directly to a specific section by including the ‘#’ followed by the anchor name in the URL.

Can I remove a hyperlink?

Absolutely, just right-click on the hyperlink, and select ‘Remove Hyperlink’ to delete it.

What if my hyperlink isn’t working?

Check the link for any typos, and ensure that all web addresses begin with ‘http://’ or ‘https://’. Testing the link beforehand always helps.

Can I change the color of the hyperlink text?

Yes, after inserting the hyperlink, you can change the text color through the regular text formatting options.

Can I add a hyperlink to a video?

Indeed, you can hyperlink a video just like text or images. Just make sure the video file is accessible to your audience if you’re sharing the presentation.

• Open your Powerpoint presentation.
• Select the text or object to hyperlink.
• Access the Hyperlink function via right-click or the Insert tab.
• Insert the desired link into the dialog box.
• Customize your display text for the hyperlink.

Mastering the art of hyperlinking in Powerpoint can truly transform your presentations from static slides to dynamic, interactive experiences. Whether it’s guiding your audience to a helpful webpage, cross-referencing to another slide, or providing a quick email contact, the power of a hyperlink is immense. It’s also a fantastic way to keep your presentations clean and organized, ensuring that additional resources are just a click away without cluttering your slides. And remember, practice makes perfect. Don’t hesitate to play around with different types of hyperlinks and their formatting to see what works best for your narrative style. Now that you know how to insert a hyperlink in Powerpoint 2019, the only limit is your creativity. So, go ahead, give it a try, and watch your presentations come to life!

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How to hyperlink in PowerPoint (best practices)

• PowerPoint Tutorials
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• February 14, 2024

In this post you’ll learn how to hyperlink in PowerPoint.

And the reason that hyperlinking in PowerPoint is important is that it allows you to jump around within your presentation or open documents outside of your presentation without leaving Slideshow Mode.

This allows you to create interactive and non-linear presentations. Common things you might use hyperlinks for in PowerPoint are:

• Hyperlinking to another slide in your presentation
• Opening a document or file on your computer Jumping to a page on the internet
• Open another PowerPoint presentation or slide show
• Create the mouseover text effect in PowerPoint (using ScreenTips)

The other great thing about hyperlinks in PowerPoint is that they automatically convert to the PDF file format. For details on how to convert PowerPoint into the PDF file format, read our guide here .

Table of Contents

What is a hyperlink in powerpoint.

A hyperlink is typically clickable text that jumps you to a location online, opens a file on your computer or performs some other action when you click it.

An online hyperlink can be written in two ways:

• As the full URL address you are jumping to: For example, visit our website www.nutsandboltsspeedtraining.com
• As shortened text with the hyperlink embedded inside the text (which is how it works in the Microsoft Office suite): For example: Visit our website here (with the entire URL address embedded in the text ‘ here ‘).

This is an important distinction to make, as most of the hyperlinks you add in PowerPoint, Word and Excel are clickable text or objects, with the hyperlink embedded within.

You can use hyperlinks in the Microsoft Office suite to do a variety of things like:

• Open a web page online
• Open files or documents on your computer
• Jump to a specific section in your document
• Create new documents (that you can begin editing)
• Start an email message

These hyperlinks can be embedded (as you’ll learn to do below) in text, shapes, pictures, charts, etc., allowing you to create interactive documents.

That is, people can click on things within your document to perform certain tasks, navigate to specific sections of your presentation or even open custom slide shows (if you have already set them up).

NOTE:  In PowerPoint, you can also use clickable objects to trigger animated effects, but these are NOT hyperlinks. To learn how to set up trigger objects to fire your animations (like making objects appear and disappear),  read our guide here .

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How to hyperlink to another slide in powerpoint.

To hyperlink to another slide in PowerPoint, the first thing you need is some text or an object to anchor your hyperlink in. Once you have the object, simply select the text or object and hit Ctrl+K on your keyboard to open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box.

If you do not like keyboard shortcuts, you can alternatively open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box using your Ribbon.

To add a link to an object (or block of text) using the PowerPoint Ribbon, simply:

• Select your text or object that you want to use as the anchor for link
• Click the Insert tab
• Open the Link drop down
• Select Insert Link…

For this example, I have done the following in the Insert Hyperlink dialog box:

• Selected a Place in this Document
• Selected Slide 3 (the slide I want to jump to within this presentation)

You can choose for yourself where you want your hyperlink to link to. Just keep in mind that a hyperlink can only have a single destination. A hyperlink cannot link to multiple locations at the same time.

Instead of using hyperlinks to jump around your presentation, you can also use action buttons. To learn about action buttons, see GFC Global’s blog post here .

Note. To use the Show and Return feature at the bottom of the Slide preview window, you need to hyperlink to a Custom Slideshow.  That is, a smaller subset of your slides that you set up. 

How to trigger a hyperlink

Once you’ve inserted a hyperlink into PowerPoint, there are two ways to trigger it.

#1. Slideshow mode (Presentation View)

When in any of the Presentation Views (like Presenter View), simply hover your mouse over your hyperlink and click it like you would any online link. Triggering the hyperlink then jumps you to the destination you selected (see details above).

To expand your knowledge and learn the different ways to start a PowerPoint slideshow (including how to start Presenter View), read more about it here .

#2. Normal View

In the Normal View in PowerPoint (the standard editing view), you can trigger a hyperlink by holding the Control  key and clicking the hyperlink with your mouse. This creates the same effect as simply clicking a hyperlink in the Presentation View.

Hyperlinking text vso Objects

When given the choice of what to use as your hyperlink trigger, the best practice is to use the object itself, rather than text. That’s because you have little control over the default hyperlink text formatting as pictured below.

All the objects in the graphic above have the same exact hyperlink applied to them. Notice how the hyperlinked text displays formatting, while the hyperlinked objects do not show any formatting.

When you add a hyperlink to text, it not only gets that underlined hyperlink formatting, but it also changes color once you have clicked the hyperlink. In PowerPoint, this is known as the Followed Hyperlink color. On the other hand, when you anchor your hyperlink on an object, the text never displays the hyperlink formatting. This is why most presenters prefer to anchor their hyperlink on their object instead of anchoring it on their text.

If you do decide to use text hyperlinks in your slides, you can always change the used hyperlink formatting by resetting your hyperlinks (see the next section).

When would using text hyperlinks make sense? When you want to see what you’ve already clicked on inside your presentation.  That’s because the Followed Hyperlink color (I’ll show you how to change that in a second) shows you exactly what you have already clicked on.

How to reset a hyperlink's color

If you are using text hyperlinks, as you click them in your presentation, the hyperlink color changes to the Followed Hyperlink color. This is fine if you want them to change colors (demonstrating what you have already clicked on), but it’s annoying if you don’t.

If you are using text hyperlinks, this means that after you have tested them out, you will need to reset the hyperlinks, so they start with the unfollowed hyperlink color.

To reset the color of a text hyperlink in PowerPoint, simply:

• Select the hyperlinked text
• Open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box (Ctrl+K)
• Immediately click OK

Clicking OK automatically resets the used hyperlink formatting back to the default unused text hyperlink formatting.

If you do go with text hyperlinks, the used formatting gives you a sense of what you’ve already clicked on. That means you won’t waste time navigating to something you’ve already covered. That said, you will need to reset the text formatting each time before you give your presentation.

How to change your hyperlink color in PowerPoint

To change the colors of your Hyperlinks and Followed Hyperlinks in PowerPoint, simply:

• Navigate to the Design tab
• Open the  More option (downward facing arrow)
• Open the Color drop down
• Select  Customize Colors
• Set a new  Hyperlink  and  Followed Hyperlink  color
• Select  Save

Selecting Save saves your new color combination as a PowerPoint Theme and apply it to your current presentation. When selecting your own colors for your hyperlinks, stark colors work best so they stand out from your presentation.

To learn all about creating your PowerPoint template (including selecting your own theme colors, etc.), read our guide here .

Next, you’ll see how to reset your Followed Hyperlink color back to the default color you set.

How to remove a PowerPoint hyperlink

To remove a hyperlink in PowerPoint:

• Select the hyperlinked text or hyperlinked PowerPoint object
• Right-click the object (or text)
• Select Remove Link

Regardless of what the link was pointing to, Remove Link removes the hyperlink formatting and the link. 

New Zoom Transition Hyperlink

If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, there is a new way to add hyperlinks to PowerPoint called the Zoom transition. To make it easier to refer to, I will simply call them Zoom slides below.

To create a Zoom transition, simply click and drag a slide from the Thumbnail view on the left of your presentation, onto the slide you are currently using as pictured below.

Once you have created a Zoom slide, selecting it on your slide opens the Zoom Tools Format tab. From this tab, you have a variety of different formatting and transition options to choose from.

For example, do you want your Zoom transition to return to the slide it started on?

If yes, then in the Zoom Tools Format tab Zoom Options, simply select Return to Zoom (see picture below).

Selecting  Return to Zoom  means that after jumping to your Zoom slide, when you advance your slideshow, you will automatically return to the jumping off point within your presentation.

That allows you to create a dashboard like effect within your presentation. For example, you could present your audience with options – have them vote – and then click the link to jump to that section of your presentation.

And while this might seem complicated, you are in fact just creating hyperlinks (with a cool zoom effect).

For a FULL walk through of how to create a Zoom link and everything you can do with it, see the Presentation Guild’s full training online seminar here .

How to troubleshoot hyperlinks that are not working

First off, hyperlinks are meant to work in Slideshow Mode or Presentation View of PowerPoint.

So before troubleshooting your hyperlinks, make sure you have tried them out in the proper view first.

If your hyperlinks are still not working, the probable cause is that your hyperlink is broken. That is, whatever you were hyperlinking to has been deleted or moved. If this is the case, you simply need to reset your hyperlink.

To reset (or fix) a hyperlink in PowerPoint, simply:

• Make sure you have access to the file, slide or location you want to hyperlink to
• Select your hyperlinked text or object
• Open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box ( Ctrl+K on your keyboard)
• Set up your hyperlink to the correct slide, document, or location on your computer

Clicking  OK , your hyperlink resets, and will properly take you the slide, document, or location that you set it to.

Hyperlink ScreenTip Trick (the Mouseover Text Effect)

Another way to user hyperlinks in PowerPoint is to leverage the ScreenTip functionality to create the mouse pop-up text effect in PowerPoint that you can see in the picture below.

In this case, you are not using the hyperlink to jump around your presentation. Instead, you are leveraging the ScreenTip functionality, to display text as you hover your mouse over an object in PowerPoint.

To expand your knowledge for creating this effect, see my guide on how to create this mouseover text effect in PowerPoint .

As you can see, there is more to hyperlinking in PowerPoint than just inserting the link. There are considerations on what you anchor your link to, how to change the color of your hyperlinks, and how to reset them as well.

I always hyperlink objects instead of text whenever possible as it creates fewer formatting issues as you click through the slides. That said, if you want a visual cue of which links you’ve already clicked in your presentation, you will want to hyperlink your text directly.

In short, hyperlinks are a great way to create choices within your presentation. That is, giving your audience a choice and then jumping to topics within your presentation that they are most interested in learning more about.

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On a different machine with Powerpoint 2016 Home, my hyperlinks are clickable in Normal Edit View, but on another machine with Powerpoint 2016 Professional I have to view in Slideshow to click the hyperlinks. What gives?

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How to Insert Hyperlinks in PowerPoint

Hyperlinks in PowerPoint are easy to implement and can transform your everyday presentations into powerful interactive experiences . In this article, I’ll walk you through some of the basics of adding hyperlinks in PowerPoint. Then, I’ll show you how to change the default colors of your links as well as how to make any object in your slides clickable. So, if you want truly engaging presentations, all you need to do is follow this step-by-step tutorial .

How to Hyperlink in PowerPoint

For starters, PowerPoint has many options to add a hyperlink to your slides depending on your objectives. Do you want to redirect people to a website ? Are you trying to create a non-linear presentation ? Or maybe you want to encourage your audience to send you an e-mail ? Let’s check out the main uses together:

Hyperlink to a website in PowerPoint

• Select the text you want to convert to a hyperlink
• Go to the Insert tab
• Click on the “Link” option
• In the “Insert Hyperlink” window, select “Existing File or Web Page”
• Type the URL in the bar

B. Hyperlink to another slide in PowerPoint

• Select the text you want to change to a hyperlink
• Click on “Link” and a window will pop up
• Select “Place in This Document”
• Pick the slide you want to land on

You can leverage this type of hyperlink in a table of contents for a non-linear presentation. What’s more, if you want to link to another slide to show something and quickly return, tick off the option “Show and return”

C. Hyperlink to an e-mail address in PowerPoint

• Select the text you want to add the hyperlink to.
• Go to the Insert ribbon
• Click on “Link”
• Select the “E-mail address” option
• Type the e-mail you want to link to
• Finally, click “Ok”

Extra: How to Add ScreenTip in PowerPoint

To close the basics on how to hyperlink in PowerPoint, here’s an option to display descriptive texts for your links. They provide quick additional information or instructions for people that hovers over your hyperlink so they know what it is about or what to do immediately. So, once you have opened the “Insert hyperlink” dialog box , do the following:

• Click on the “ScreenTip” button
• Type the text you want to appear when someone hovers over your link
• Click “OK” on the Screentip dialog box
• Click “OK” again to close the hyperlink dialog box.

To check everything is in place, activate Presentation mode ( Shift + F5 ) and hover your mouse over the hyperlink. You should visualize your ScreenTip text.

Now, let’s go to the fun part!

How to Change the Color of a Hyperlink

If you’re adding hyperlinks to a professional presentation, changing the default link color is something you should know. Sometimes your PowerPoint background makes the blue hyperlink barely visible, or it just doesn’t match your presentation color palette, whatever the case, here are the 5 steps you must follow:

• Go to View > Slide Master
• Select Colors > Customize Colors
• A dialog box will open where you can change the “Hyperlink” and “Followed hyperlink” colors to suit the needs of your presentation.
• Close Master View

For a visual explanation, check this out:

How to Make Any Object Clickable in PowerPoint

When it comes to hyperlinks, you don’t have to limit yourself to texts. The truth is you can make any object clickable in PowerPoint, whether it’s a headline, a shape, an image, or a button.

You have the “Link” option to do so - like in the previous sections - but also the “Action” button. So in this part, I’m going to show how to use the second one:

• Select the object in the slide you would like to hyperlink
• Select “Action”
• Click the option “Hyperlink to:” and from the drop-down menu, select where you want the action button to link to. It can be:
• A specific slide within your presentation (Option “Slide…”)
• A web page (Option “URL”)
• Other PowerPoint presentations.

5. Finally, click “Ok”

To test it, start your PowerPoint slideshow ( Shift+F5 on your keyboard ) and click the object with the action button.

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How to Insert Hyperlink in PowerPoint

When designing a presentation, you might need to hyperlink text, images, shapes, or charts. These might include hyperlinks to web pages, slides, and other files. Inserting hyperlinks in PPT can help you reference a source and open it by clicking in Slide Show mode.

How to Add a Hyperlink to a PowerPoint

To insert a hyperlink to text, shape, chart, or picture, select it and go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link . If you have a recently copied hyperlink in your clipboard, it might also appear and can be directly selected. See the instructions below to select the relevant option to hyperlink different types of sources.

Hyperlink a Webpage or File

To hyperlink a webpage or file for the selected slide element, go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link, enter the address, and click OK . If it’s a file, you can browse for the file on your system or give the path to the file. In the case of a website, simply copy and paste the URL. 

For example, if you want to link to a website that produces Google Slides templates to give credit to the developer of the slide deck you’re using, simply add the hyperlink to the website.

Hyperlink a Slide

You can also link slides within a PowerPoint presentation. Many interactive PowerPoint templates use this method to make it easier to navigate back to the title slide and between different slides according to subtopics. To hyperlink a slide, select the slide to go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link -> Place in This Document, and select the slide to link to the selected slide element.

Hyperlink a New Document

You can also create a new file to hyperlink via Insert -> Link -> Insert Link -> Create New Document . You can also choose to edit the document immediately or later on. The newly created document will be hyperlinked to the selected slide element and saved to the path shown in the dialog box.

Hyperlink an Email Address

To hyperlink an email address, go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link -> Email Address. There is also an option to mention the subject along with the email address.

The below example shows a clickable hyperlink in Slide Show mode. Like the text shown below, you can also hyperlink images, charts, and shapes within PowerPoint presentations.

To insert a hyperlink to a webpage: – Select the text, shape, chart, or picture. – Go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link. – Enter the URL of the webpage. – Click OK.

Yes, to hyperlink a file: – Select the text, shape, chart, or picture. – Go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link. – Browse for the file on your system or enter the file path. – Click OK.

To hyperlink a specific slide: – Select the text, shape, chart, or picture. – Go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link. – Select Place in This Document. – Choose the slide you want to link to. – Click OK.

Yes, to hyperlink to a new document: – Select the text, shape, chart, or picture. – Go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link. – Select Create New Document. – Choose whether to edit the document immediately or later. – Click OK.

To hyperlink an email address: – Select the text, shape, chart, or picture. – Go to Insert -> Link -> Insert Link. – Select Email Address. – Enter the email address and an optional subject. – Click OK.

Yes, you can hyperlink images, charts, and shapes using the same method as text. Select the element and follow the steps for inserting a hyperlink.

To test hyperlinks: – Switch to Slide Show mode. – Click on the hyperlinked text, image, chart, or shape to ensure it directs to the intended destination.

Check the following: – Ensure the file path or URL has not changed. – Verify that the linked file or webpage is accessible. – Edit the hyperlink to correct any issues via Insert -> Link -> Insert Link.

Yes, you can hyperlink multiple elements by selecting each text, shape, chart, or picture and following the hyperlink insertion steps.

To remove a hyperlink: – Right-click on the hyperlinked text, shape, chart, or picture. – Select Remove Link from the context menu.

Final Words

The next time you find someone wondering how to insert a hyperlink into PowerPoint, heading over to Links via the Insert tab is all there is to do to find all the necessary hyperlinking options. PowerPoint provides a range of options to hyperlink to a source. However, it’s best to test your links before a presentation to avoid broken links and changes in the path of the linked source. This is because files that might have been moved or website URLs that might be changed can result in a broken link when trying to access a hyperlink during a presentation.

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