How to Add Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word

Works in other MS apps as well

You can link texts to a webpage, email address, files, and folders in Microsoft Word. It’s also possible to hyperlink to a section of your current document. We’ll show you how to add different hyperlinks toMicrosoft Word documentson Windows and Mac computers.

Hyperlink to a Website or Webpage

Quick Tip:Use theCtrl+K(Windows) orCommand+K(Mac) keyboard shortcut to open the Insert Hyperlink window quickly.

Hyperlink to an Existing File

Follow the steps below to hyperlink texts to an existing file or folder.

Hyperlink to a New Document

Word has a hyperlink feature that creates a new, blank document.

Hyperlink to a Place or Section

As mentioned earlier, it’s possible to link a text to asection in your Word document. When you click the hyperlinked text, Word immediately takes you to that section (heading, bookmark, etc.) of your document.

Hyperlink to an Email Address

When a reader clicks a hyperlinked email address, Microsoft Word creates a new email message to the address through the device’sdefault email app. Follow the steps below tohyperlink texts in a Microsoft Word documentto an email address.

Note:When you type in the “E-mail address” box, Microsoft Word automatically adds a “mailto:” prefix before the target email address.

Hyperlink in Microsoft Office Applications

You can also use these methods to create or manage hyperlinks in Microsoft Word applications like Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.Microsoft 365 Online appshave a simplified set of hyperlink features. On the web, you can only link to a web address and sections in your document.

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