What is hyperlink in word 2007

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Introduction

Hyperlinks

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To insert a hyperlink:

• Select the text or image you want to make a hyperlink.
• Select the Insert tab.
• Click Hyperlink in the Links group. The Insert Hyperlink dialog box appears. If you selected text, the words will appear in the Text to display: field at the top.
• Type the address you want to link to in the Address: field.

• Click OK. The text or image you selected will now be a hyperlink.

To make an email address a hyperlink:

• Type the email address.
• Highlight the text, and select the Insert tab.
• Click Hyperlink in the Links group, and the Insert Hyperlink box appears.
• On the left of the box where it says Link to: click Email Address.
• The Insert Hyperlink box will change to the one shown above.
• Type the email address you want to connect to in the Email Address box, then click OK.

You can also insert a hyperlink that links to another portion of the same document.

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

To remove a hyperlink:

• Select the hyperlink you want to deactivate.

• Select the Insert tab.
• Click Hyperlink in the Links group. The Edit Hyperlink dialog box appears.

• Click Remove Link.

Challenge!

Use the cover letter or any other Word document you choose to complete this challenge.

• Open an existing Word document.
• Type the following sentence:
  • For great computer training, visit GCF today!
• Select GCF.
• Insert a hyperlink that connects to www.GCFLearnFree.org.
• Remove the hyperlink.

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Select the text or picture that you want to display as a hyperlink. Press Ctrl+K. You can also right-click the text or picture and click Link on the shortcut menu. In the Insert Hyperlink box, type or paste your link in the Address box.

How do you hyperlink within a Word document?

Add the link

How do you hyperlink all links in Word?

Method 1: Insert Hyperlink Manually

Why is my hyperlink not clickable?

Most likely problems with opening hyperlinks are connected with either the security restrictions of your Internet browser that doesn’t allow opening pop-up windows, or with your Flash player plug-in that prevents you from opening URLs in local Flash files.

What is a hyperlink example?

Alternatively referred to as a link and web link, a hyperlink is an icon, graphic, or text that links to another file or object. … For example, «Computer Hope home page» is a hyperlink to the Computer Hope home page.

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This article explains how to insert or remove a hyperlink in a Word document using Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and Word Starter 2010.

Insert and Remove a Hyperlink in Word

To add and delete hyperlinks in a Word document:

1. Highlight the text or image that you want to link.

2. Right-click the text and choose Link or Hyperlink (depending on the version of Microsoft Word).

3. Select the type of destination you want to link to, then fill in the appropriate information.

   • Choose Existing File or Web Page, go to the Address text box, then enter a URL.
   • Choose Place in This Document, then select a location within the document.
   • Choose Create New Document, go to the Name of new document text box, then enter the name of a new document. If needed, in the Full path section, select Change to change the document folder. In the When to edit section, choose whether you want to edit the document now or later.
   • Choose E-mail Address, go to the E-mail Address text box, then enter the email address you want readers to send email to. In the Subject text box, type the subject.

4. Select OK.

5. The text now shows up as a hyperlink in the document.

6. To remove a hyperlink, right-click the link text, then choose Remove Hyperlink.

Use the Right Kind of Hyperlink

There are different kinds of hyperlinks. Choose the one that points your readers to the most helpful information to supplement your document.

Existing File or Web Page Hyperlinks

When you choose this option, the hyperlink opens a website or file. For example, if you’re writing an article about your camping trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, provide a hyperlink to the appropriate section of the National Park Service so readers can quickly find the information they need to plan a similar trip.

Another use might be if you wrote an article about the National Park Service and the document is available to your readers, link to the Word file you created. When the reader selects the hyperlink, that file opens.

Place in This Document Hyperlinks

Another type of hyperlink jumps to a different place in the same document upon selection. Often called an anchor link, this type of link doesn’t take the reader away from the document.

When a document is long and includes sections or chapters that are formatted as headings, create a table of contents at the beginning of the document. Include hyperlinks in the table of contents so that readers can jump to a particular heading.

You could also use this type of hyperlink at the end of each section to return to the top of the document.

Create a New Document Hyperlink

A hyperlink can create a new document when selected. When adding this type of hyperlink, choose whether to make the document at the time you create the link or later. If you choose to make the new document when you create the hyperlink, a new document opens, which you can edit and save. After that, the hyperlink points to that document, exactly like the Existing File or Web Page option.

If you choose to make the document later, you’re prompted to create the new document when you select the hyperlink after the hyperlink has been created. This type of hyperlink is useful if you want to link new content to the current document but don’t want to create the new content yet. Instead, provide the hyperlink to it so you’ll remember to work on the document later. When you do create the document, it will be linked in the main document.

Email Address Hyperlinks

The last type of hyperlink you can make in Microsoft Word is one that points to an email address so that, when selected, the default email client opens and begins composing the message using the information from the hyperlink.

Choose a subject for the email and more than one email address that the message should be sent to. This information is pre-filled for readers when they select the hyperlink but they can change this information before they send the message.

This type of hyperlink is useful for situations when you want readers to contact you to set up a meeting or request additional information.

About Linking in a Word Document

A hyperlink in a Microsoft Word document enables readers to jump from the link to a different place in the document, to a different file or website, or to a new email message. In Word documents, hyperlink text is a different color than other text and is underlined. When you hover over a hyperlink, a preview shows where the link goes. When you select the link, you’re directed to the other content.

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