How to crate hyperlink in Excel

Creating a hyperlink in Excel is a straightforward process. You can create hyperlinks to websites, other Excel files, specific locations within an Excel file, email addresses, and more. Here's how to create a hyperlink in Excel:

1. Open Excel: Launch Microsoft Excel and open the workbook in which you want to create a hyperlink.
2. Select the Cell or Text: Click on the cell or select the text to which you want to add a hyperlink. This will be the clickable area that, when clicked, will open the link.
3. Insert a Hyperlink:
• Using the Ribbon:
• Go to the "Insert" tab in the Excel ribbon.
• In the "Links" group, click on the "Hyperlink" button.
• Using the Right-Click Menu:
• Right-click on the selected cell or text.
• Choose "Hyperlink" from the context menu.
4. Insert Hyperlink Dialog Box:
• In the "Insert Hyperlink" dialog box that appears, you have several options:
• Link to Existing File or Web Page: To link to a website, another Excel file, or any other file, select "Existing File or Web Page." Then, browse for the file or enter the web address (URL) in the "Address" field.
• Link to a Place in This Document: If you want to create a link to a specific location within the same Excel document (e.g., another worksheet or cell), select "Place in This Document." Then, choose the location you want to link to from the list.
• Create an Email Address Link: To create a link that opens the default email client with a pre-filled email address, select "Email Address" and enter the email address in the "Email address" field.
• Link to Recently Used Files or Web Pages: Excel provides a list of recently used files and web pages for quick access.
5. Additional Options (optional):
• You can give the hyperlink a friendly name in the "Text to display" field. This is the text that will be visible in the cell or on the worksheet.
• If you want to create a tooltip for the hyperlink (text that appears when you hover over it), you can enter it in the "ScreenTip" field.
6. Confirm the Hyperlink: Click the "OK" button to confirm and create the hyperlink.
7. Test the Hyperlink: Click on the cell or text with the hyperlink to test it. If you've created it correctly, it should open the website, file, or location you specified.

That's it! You've successfully created a hyperlink in Excel. You can easily edit or remove hyperlinks by right-clicking on them and selecting the appropriate option from the context menu.