Create Hyperlink Tutorial
PowerPoint
Objective: Create a Hyperlink on a PowerPoint slide

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Introduction: Microsoft PowerPoint allows users to create hyperlinks on slides. Users can make their presentations more interactive and dynamic by linking directly to websites that provide supplementary information related to their presentation topic.

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Skill Practice: Create a Hyperlink on a PowerPoint slide

Step 1: Open . The "PowerPoint" window will appear on screen. To create a new presentation, select , , or . To open an existing presentation, select .

Step 2: Create the slides necessary to effectively present the content of the presentation. Add desired text, graphics, and multimedia elements to your slides.

Step 3: To create a hyperlink, click-and-drag the mouse icon over the text that you want linked to a web site. The text will become highlighted -

Step 4: Select the Insert Hyperlink button on the standard toolbar . The "Insert Hyperlink" window will appear on screen.

Step 5: In the appropriate text area on the "Insert Hyperlink" window, type the exact URL (web address) of the web site you want linked to the highlighted text on your PowerPoint slide - . When finished, select . A hyperlink has been created for the highlighted text.