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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 > Hyperlink .

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 > Hyperlink and 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.

Add a hyperlink to a slide

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

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How to Add a Hyperlink to a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)

Hyperlinks make a presentation non-linear by connecting it with other slides, documents and web pages. This guide demonstrates how to add hyperlinks to a PowerPoint presentation, so that they work both on a local computer and online. You’ll also learn other PowerPoint tricks, such as linking to a YouTube video, changing hyperlink color, configuring navigation and others that diversify the use of hyperlinks in education.

How to add a hyperlink to :

What PowerPoint objects can be assigned with a hyperlink?

The options aren’t limited to texts and pictures; below you will find a list of all options available when it comes to manipulating a hyperlink in PowerPoint.

Other PowerPoint objects such as video and graphs can’t be assigned with hyperlinks. If you use SmartArt objects or stylized text and plan to publish your presentation online, we recommend you read about advanced hyperlink techniques .

How to add a hyperlink to another slide

The Link button on the PowerPoint toolbar

2. In the dialog box, click Place in this Document under Link to . Choose the slide in your presentation that you wish to use as a destination, then click OK .

Adding a hyperlink to a particular slide

If you have created a custom slideshow (a certain sequence of slides) and you want to connect your object with it, click Custom Shows . Then tick the Show and return checkbox.

How to add a hyperlink to an existing document

You may connect your presentation to a document on your computer, for example another presentation, or even a particular slide in it. However, if you then move your project to another PC, you’ll need to copy the connected document to the same folder. The link won’t work in cases where you don’t copy the presentation, or you rename, move or delete it.

Also note that if you plan to publish your presentation online , you’ll need to convert all the connected presentations to online format and use the resulting web pages rather than the source .pptx files. You can learn how to do it here .

2. Click Existing File or W eb Pag e under Link to .

Existing File or Web Page in the Insert Link window

3. Locate and select the document that you want to use as a destination, then click OK .

4. If you wish to link a slide in another presentation, locate and select that presentation on your computer. Then click Bookmark , and in the open window choose the relevant slide.

How to add a hyperlink to a web page

2. Click Existing File or Web Page under Link to .

3. In the address field, type in the address of the web page you wish to add, then click OK .

4. If you want to add a hyperlink to a certain place on the webpage, you can either use the anchor in the website address OR the Bookmark option.

You can follow the steps above to add a hyperlink to a video from a video hosting website, such as YouTube or Vimeo. However, there’s a way to insert an online video right in your presentation, so that it can be played back without having to interrupt the playback and open a browser. To learn how to do that, read these articles on how to insert a YouTube video into an online presentation and how to add a Vimeo video to a presentation .

How to add a hyperlink to a new document

Note that this type of hyperlink can only be used in PowerPoint; it won’t work in a web browser when sharing a presentation online.

Create New Document in the Insert Link window

2. Click Create New Document under Link to .

3. By default, a new document is created in the same folder with the presentation’s source file. If you want to change the location, click Change under Full path , select the desired location, and then click OK .

4. Enter the name of a new file in the Name of new document field, then click OK .

5. Under When to edit , choose if you want to Edit the new document later or Edit the new document now .

How to add a hyperlink to an email address

2. Click E-mail Address under Link to .

3. Type in the appropriate e-mail address in the E-mail address box.

4. Optionally, you may indicate the subject of your e-mail message in the Subject box.

Advanced hyperlink techniques

How to create a transparent hyperlink area.

In fact, there’s a way to assign a hyperlink to a SmartArt object or stylized text for an online presentation, and even videos. To do that, you should create a transparent hyperlink area over an object. This solution may also be useful for designers of those touchscreen apps, which elements are often so small that it’s hard to tap them.

2. Select a rectangle or any other form that matches the relevant object.

3. Draw the shape over the desired area (e.g., video).

Drawing a shape over a PowerPoint object

4. Right-click on the drawn shape and click Link .

5. Add the desired destination and click OK .

6. Now right-click on the shape again, and choose No Fill under Fill and No Outline under Outline .

Making a transparent shape in PowerPoint

Note: when a transparent area overlaps PowerPoint objects, their controls are not available anymore. Therefore, if you’re using this technique for a video, you should either set the video to play automatically or draw the shape only over a part of it.

How to change hyperlink color

By default, PowerPoint applies different colors to new and followed hyperlinks based on the chosen presentation theme. To learn how to change the predefined color, read the following guidelines.

The Design tab on the PowerPoint toolbar

2. Go to Colors , and under the schemes choose Customize Colors .

Create New Theme Colors window in PowerPoin

3. In the open window, change the colors of new and followed hyperlinks, then click Save .

Note : if you apply another theme to your presentation, hyperlink colors will be modified too. In order to prevent yourself from having to customize them again, choose the final design for your presentation first.

How to create a screentip

Follow these guidelines to create helpful tooltips that will appear every time a mouse is pointed over a relevant object on the slide.

The ScreenTip button in the Edit Hyperlink window

2. In the open window, type in the text for a screentip, then click OK .

Here’s what a screentip will look like on the slide.

Hyperlink with a screentip in PowerPoint

How to set up navigation

Non-linear navigation is a big plus for complex presentations, as it enables viewers to jump to other slides at any time based on what information is most relevant in a certain situation.With non-linear navigation, they don’t have to search for a particular slide frantically.

One way to set up non-linear navigation is to create a table of contents with internal links leading to different chapters within your presentation. To do that, you’ll need to create a table of contents first, and then insert a hyperlink into other slides for each topic manually.

You can also set up non-linear navigation by inserting two buttons on each slide and hyperlink them to the Next Slide or Previous Slide accordingly. On the last slide you can create a button called “View Again” and hyperlink it to the First Slide , so that the presentation can be easily launched from the beginning. You can learn more about navigating your PowerPoint with Action Buttons in this article .

Tips to enhance your presentation

Here are a few tricks that helped us go beyond PowerPoint and enhance the original presentation in a number of ways.

Insert web pages instead of hyperlinks

Inserting hyperlinks to web page makes sense when they’re optional for viewing. A good way to incorporate important web pages into your presentation is to insert them right onto slides. Here’s how you can do it:

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The Web Object button on the iSpring Converter Pro toolbar

3. In the open window, paste in the URL of the web page you wish to add, then click Preview .

4. Under Size , choose whether you want the web page to be displayed in Custom size or Full Slide . We’ll use the first to combine a web page with other information within one slide.

5. With iSpring Converter Pro, you can display web objects even without an Internet connection. To do that, first download web objects to your computer. In the Insert Web Object window, open the drop-down menu in the upper-left corner and choose Local Path .

Inserting a web object from a local path

6. Click Browse and locate the relevant file on your computer. Then press Open → OK .

Publish a presentation online

Note that if the presentation you plan to publish online contains hyperlinked SmartArt object(s) or stylized text, you should create a transparent hyperlink area. To learn more, read this article on troubleshooting hyperlinks .

These guidelines will help you convert a PowerPoint presentation to online mobile-ready format.

1. Download iSpring Converter Pro for free →

2. Open your presentation and choose iSpring Converter Pro on the PowerPoint ribbon, then click Publish .

3. In the Publish Presentation window, specify the Project name and a Folder . As you can see, there are two Output Options available, including HTML5 and video. We recommend using HTML5 format for web presentations.

4. With iSpring Converter Pro, you can configure the presentation player before publishing. To do that, click Universal (Full) as demonstrated in the picture below.

5. As you can see from the open window, the Universal Player is fully customizable. You can configure its Layout , Bars , Text Labels , select one of the built-in Templates and Color Schemes , or apply custom Colors .

6. Once, you’ve customized the player and set up other publishing options , click Publish . After the process is complete, the Preview window will open, allowing you to see how your presentation will be displayed on different devices.

Previewing online presentation on multiple devices

A few more details on adding a hyperlink in PowerPoint for the curious.

How to Automatically Insert a Hyperlink in PowerPoint?

To add a hyperlink quickly, type or paste a needed URL or email address into a text-containing object and press either “Spacebar” or “Enter”. To get the hyperlink removed, immediately press “Backspace”.

How to Add a Link to an Online Microsoft 365 File in PowerPoint?

If you need to point to an online Microsoft 365 (Miscrosoft Office 365) document, you can also add a hyperlink. Select the required slide object or text within a text-containing slide. Click on the “Insert” tab of the Ribbon, select ‘Link’ from the drop-down list. Click on the name of the online Office 365 document to share from the list of “Recent items” below.

When adding links to PowerPoint, it’s important to be aware of some pitfalls that may affect the final playback. We hope this detailed guide will meet your challenges and help you make the most of hyperlinks. The demo presentation in this article was created and published online with the help of iSpring Converter Pro , an advanced PowerPoint add-in.

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How to Use Hyperlinks and Action Buttons in PowerPoint

If you would like to link to an outside source within your PowerPoint presentation, you have the option of using a hyperlink or action button. These instructions are for Office 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007.

In PowerPoint, you can create a hyperlink using any text within your presentation. When clicked on, a hyperlink can directly link to a specific slide within your presentation, a saved file, a web page, another PowerPoint presentation, or a custom email. To insert a hyperlink into your presentation:

A PowerPoint hyperlink can link to a file on one of your drives (with the exception of your C: drive, which will not work in any circumstance) only if you are presenting the PowerPoint on campus. If you are off campus, you can use a path to any portable medium you have on hand (e.g. thumb drive, CD, etc.).

Action Button

In PowerPoint, you can create an action button using shapes, images, and text within your presentation. When activated, an action button can link to either a specific slide within your presentation, a web page, or another PowerPoint presentation. In addition, PowerPoint offers action buttons that play sounds when activated. To insert an action button into your presentation:

To insert an action button that plays a sound into your presentation:

You can also create an action button that activates when you hover your mouse over the text or object (as opposed to clicking the action button). In the "Action Settings" dialog box, click the [Mouse Over] tab and choose where you would like the action button to link to.

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PowerPoint 2016: Hyperlinks

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Introduction

Whenever you use the Internet, you use hyperlinks to navigate from one webpage to another. If you want to include a web address or email address in your PowerPoint presentation, you can choose to format it as a hyperlink so a person can easily click it. It's also possible to link to files and other slides within a presentation.

Optional: Download our practice presentation .

Watch the video below to learn more about inserting hyperlinks in PowerPoint.

About hyperlinks

Hyperlinks have two basic parts : the address of the webpage, email address, or other location they are linking to, and the display text (which can also be a picture or a shape). For example, the address could be https://www.youtube.com , and YouTube could be the display text. In some cases, the display text might be the same as the address. When you're creating a hyperlink in PowerPoint, you'll be able to choose both the address and the display text or image.

To insert a hyperlink:

Select the image or text you want to make a hyperlink.

To insert a hyperlink to an email address:

PowerPoint often recognizes email and web addresses as you type and will format them as hyperlinks automatically after you press the Enter key or spacebar .

To open and test a hyperlink:

Your web browser should open and then navigate to the linked page. If it doesn't work, check the hyperlink address for any misspellings.

To open a hyperlink while viewing your slide show, click the hyperlink.

To remove a hyperlink:

Right-click the hyperlink.

More hyperlinks

In PowerPoint, you can use hyperlinks to link to resources that are not online. To create a quick way to refer to another slide in your presentation, you can create a hyperlink to that slide. If you need to access a file stored on your computer, you can create a hyperlink to it. Additionally, PowerPoint allows you to format pictures and shapes as hyperlinks.

Using shapes and pictures as hyperlinks

Sometimes you might want to format objects —including shapes, text boxes, and pictures—as hyperlinks. This is especially helpful if you want the object to act like a button . To do this, right-click the desired object and select Hyperlink from the menu that appears. Click the object during the presentation to open the hyperlink.

To insert a hyperlink to another slide:

The Insert Hyperlink dialog box will appear.

Adding a hyperlink to a shape is similar to creating an action button. We'll talk more about how to turn a shape into a button in our Action Buttons lesson.

To insert a hyperlink to another file:

If you plan on displaying your presentation on a different computer than you used to create it, your hyperlink to another file may not work. Make sure you have a copy of the linked file on the computer you are using to present, and always test hyperlinks before giving a presentation.

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Introduction to PowerPoint

PowerPoint is an excellent tool for presentations of any kind, either in the classroom or at a conference. A PowerPoint presentation is made up of a series of slides that can be projected (displayed electronically) or printed in a variety of handout formats.

PowerPoint can be used for making conference posters — and many people do use it successfully — but we consider Adobe Illustrator a superior tool for this purpose as it is designed for creating high-quality print documents, whereas PowerPoint is designed for viewing on a computer or as a projected image.

Inserting a slide

When you open PowerPoint, a new presentation is created with a Title Slide in place. To add a new slide, go to the Home Ribbon.

The new slide will be added after the currently selected slide.

Move between your slides by clicking on the appropriate slide icon in the left sidebar, or use the double arrows at the bottom of the right scrollbar.

Changing the Slide Layout

You can always change the layout by going to the Home Ribbon and clicking on the Layout icon. If content is already on the slide, you may need to move things around a little.

Showing and Navigating Your Presentation

To play your presentation, go to the Presentation tab and click "Play from Start" (Keyboard option: hold down Control-Shift and press Enter). Advance through your presentation by pressing the Spacebar or right arrow key on the keyboard. To go back a slide, use either the left or up arrow key on your keyboard. In PowerPoint you can navigate directly to any slide by:

Instead of a list, PowerPoint gives you the option to see all of the slides as thumbnails while in the slideshow.

To exit your presentation (and return to the editing view), press the esc key on the keyboard.

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Add a hyperlink to a slide
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Add hyperlinks to slides
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How to Add a Hyperlink to a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)
Select a relevant object on your slide, then go to the Insert tab and click the Link button. ... 2. Click Existing File or Web Page under Link to.
How to Use Hyperlinks and Action Buttons in PowerPoint
Hyperlink · Open the PowerPoint presentation. · Highlight the text or object you would like to hyperlink. · Right-click the highlighted text and select "Hyperlink.
How to Create Hyperlink in PowerPoint 2021
When clicked on, a hyperlink can directly link to a specific slide within your presentation, a saved file, a web page, another PowerPoint
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How to Insert a Hyperlink in PowerPoint
Adding a Link to a Website · Select the resource you want to use as a link. · On the Insert tab, click Hyperlink. You can also right-click and choose Hyperlink.
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