How do you add a Hyperlink to a Shape in PowerPoint?

Adding hyperlinks to shapes in PowerPoint can make your presentations more interactive and dynamic. Whether you want to link to a website, another slide, or a document, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, giving you specific commands for each step.

Step 1: Open Your PowerPoint File

1. Launch PowerPoint: Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer.
2. Open a Presentation: Go to “File” > “Open” to locate and open an existing presentation or “File” > “New” to create a new one.
3. Select a Slide: Click on the slide where you want to add a shape with a hyperlink.

Step 2: Insert a Shape

1. Click on “Insert”: Navigate to the top menu and click on the “Insert” tab.
2. Choose “Shapes”: In the ribbon, click on the “Shapes” button. A dropdown menu with various shape options will appear.
3. Select a Shape: Click on the desired shape (e.g., rectangle, circle, arrow) from the dropdown menu.
4. Draw the Shape: Click and drag on your slide to draw the shape.

Step 3: Select the Shape

1. Click on the Shape: Simply click on the shape you’ve inserted to select it. The shape will now be surrounded by a border with small squares (handles).

Step 4: Open the Hyperlink Dialog

1. Right-Click on the Shape: Right-click on the selected shape to open a context menu.
2. Select “Link”: In the context menu, click on the “Link” option (it may be listed as “Hyperlink” depending on your version of PowerPoint). This will open the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box.

Step 5: Add a Hyperlink

1. Link to a Website:
   • Address Field: In the “Address” field at the bottom of the dialog box, type or paste the URL of the website you want to link to.
2. Link to Another Slide:
   • Place in This Document: On the left side of the dialog box, click on “Place in This Document.”
   • Select a Slide: A list of slides will appear. Click on the slide you want to hyperlink to.
3. Link to an Email Address:
   • E-mail Address: On the left side, click on “E-mail Address.”
   • Enter Details: In the “E-mail address” field, input the email address, and specify a subject if desired.
4. Link to an Existing File or Web Page:
   • Existing File or Web Page: If you want to link to another document, click on “Existing File or Web Page.”
   • Browse: Navigate to and select the file or document you want to link to.

Step 6: Confirm the Hyperlink

1. Click “OK”: Once you’ve entered the hyperlink details, click the “OK” button in the “Insert Hyperlink” dialog box. Your shape will now be hyperlinked.

Step 7: Test the Hyperlink

1. Start the Slide Show: Go to the “Slide Show” tab and click on “From Current Slide” to start the presentation from the current slide.
2. Click the Shape: Click on the hyperlinked shape to test whether the link works as expected.
3. Exit the Slide Show: Press Esc to exit the slide show mode.

Step 8: Save Your Presentation

1. Save Your Work: Click “File” > “Save” or use the shortcut Ctrl + S to save your presentation with the new hyperlinked shape.
2. Save As New Version: If you wish to keep the original presentation unaltered, use “File” > “Save As” to create a new version with your edits.

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