How to Rename a Hyperlink in Microsoft Word Documents
A small detail with a significant impact
Readers of your Microsoft Word document should clearly understand where ahyperlinkwill redirect them just by reading the hyperlink text. If your hyperlink doesn’t make contextual sense, has a typo, or is a lengthy URL string, you should rename it.
You can rename your hyperlinks by simply editing the hyperlink text like you would any other text in the document. There’s also a longer method, too. Here’s how it’s done.
How to Update Hyperlink Text
If your hyperlink text has a typo, or if you want to refine the text a bit more, you can easily update it by simply right-clicking the link and selectingEdit Hyperlink.
Next, edit the hyperlink text in theText to displaybox and then selectOK.
The hyperlink is now renamed. You can also skip those steps by simply editing the text directly, the same as you would any other text in your document. Just replace it with the new text.
How to Change a Hyperlink From a URL String to Text
When you paste a URL as-is into a Microsoft Word document, it makes the document feel messy and unprofessional. In most cases, you’ll want to rename a hyperlink to a descriptive text. Not only does this make your document more readable, but it also makes itmore accessible to visually-impaired readers.
The hyperlink is now renamed to the entered text. Depending on the previous structure of the sentence, you may need to rewrite it to correct for grammar.
How to Add a Hyperlink to Existing Text
Adding a hyperlink to text that already exists within the document is more efficient than pasting the URL and then renaming it.
The hyperlink is now successfully added to the text.
Taking Care of Loose Ends
Keeping hyperlinks accurate and descriptive improves overall readability and navigability. It’s a small detail that can have a significant impact on how your readers interact with your content. So, take the time to ensureeach hyperlink reflects the destinationit’s pointing to and fits naturally into your document’s narrative.
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