Step-by-Step to Add a Hyperlink in PowerPoint

🔗 Step-by-Step to Add a Hyperlink in PowerPoint

🖱️ 1. Select the Text or Object

• Highlight the text, or click the image, shape, or icon you want to turn into a link.

🌐 2. Go to the Insert Tab

• Click the Insert tab on the ribbon.

• Then click Link > Insert Link (or press Ctrl + K).

🔍 3. Choose the Link Type

In the Insert Hyperlink window, choose one of the following:

• Existing File or Web Page:
  Enter a URL (e.g., https://www.google.com) or choose a file.

• Place in This Document:
  Link to another slide in your presentation.

• Create New Document:
  Link to a new file you plan to create.

• Email Address:
  Launches email with pre-filled address (e.g., mailto:someone@email.com).

✅ 4. Click OK

• After entering the link, click OK to apply it.

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🧪 5. Test the Hyperlink

• Start the slideshow (Slide Show tab > From Beginning or From Current Slide).

• Click the linked text or object to make sure it works.

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🧠 Tips:

• Use “Place in This Document” to create interactive table of contents.

• Right-click and choose Edit Link or Remove Link anytime.

• Use Action (Insert > Action) for more control (e.g., hover or click effects).