01Step 1: Select the Text or Object

  • To insert a hyperlink in Word, you first need to select the text or object that you want to turn into a hyperlink.
  • You can select text by clicking and dragging your cursor over the desired text.
  • To select an object, simply click on it to highlight it.

02Step 2: Click on the Hyperlink Button

  • Once you have selected the text or object, navigate to the 'Insert' tab in the Word toolbar.
  • Look for the 'Hyperlink' button in the 'Links' group and click on it.

03Step 3: Specify the Destination

  • In the 'Insert Hyperlink' window that appears, you can specify the destination of the hyperlink.
  • To link to a webpage, enter the URL in the 'Address' field.
  • To link to a specific location within the Word document, select 'Place in This Document' on the left and choose the location from the list.
  • You can also link to an email address or a file on your computer.

04Step 4: Customize the Display Text (Optional)

  • By default, the display text of a hyperlink is the same as the destination.
  • If you want to customize the display text, you can do so in the 'Text to display' field.
  • Enter the desired text that you want to be shown as the hyperlink.

05Step 5: Add ScreenTip (Optional)

  • You can also add a ScreenTip to provide additional information about the hyperlink.
  • In the 'Insert Hyperlink' window, click on the 'ScreenTip' button.
  • Enter the desired text in the 'ScreenTip text' field.
  • When someone hovers over the hyperlink, the ScreenTip text will be displayed.

06Step 6: Insert the Hyperlink

  • Once you have specified the destination, customized the display text (if needed), and added a ScreenTip (if desired), click the 'OK' button to insert the hyperlink.
  • The selected text or object will now be a clickable hyperlink.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to insert a hyperlink in Word. Hyperlinks can be useful in documents for referencing websites, linking to specific sections within the document, or providing contact details. Make sure to test your hyperlinks to ensure they work correctly. Experiment with different options and make your documents more interactive with hyperlinks.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Select the text or object
Step 2Click on the Hyperlink button
Step 3Specify the destination
Step 4Customize the display text (optional)
Step 5Add ScreenTip (optional)
Step 6Insert the Hyperlink
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