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SummaryThe HYPERLINK function is used to create an easy to read shortcut that takes the user to another place in the workbook, opens a document, or goes to an internet website. When a user clicks a cell that contains the HYPERLINK function they are immediately taken to the specified location. HYPERLINK is very useful it you need a visually appealing way to guide users to a different location. Syntax=HYPERLINK (link_location, [friendly_name]) Syntax Breakdown Link_location If this link specified in this argument doesn't exist or cannot be navigated, an error will be thrown. Friendly_nameOptional. This argument is the text that will be displayed in the cell. Many of you are familiar with hyperlinks as they commonly appear as blue and underlined in many online publications. This argument can be omitted and the cell will simply show the link_location. br> Friendly_name can be text, a value, a name or a cell that contains the link_location. Usage NotesThe HYPERLINK function is extremely useful if you require a user friendly way to present link to web pages, other sections of a workbook, or documents. Users can click the link and be taken to the specified location. Selecting a HYPERLINK CellIf you need to select a cell containing a hyperlink, but don't want to go to the link_location, you have two options:
Different HYPERLINK LocationsIf you are trying to access another sheet in the same workbook, use the following:
This above is saying go to the workbook called Projects (remember, this should be the name of the workbook you are currently in), go to the In Progress sheet and go to cell A1. If you are trying to access a sheet in a different workbook, use the following:
The above is saying go to the workbook called Clients that is stored on the D drive in the WORK directory. HYPERLINK ShortcutIf you are searching for a quick way to enter a hyperlink into a cell, hit Ctrl + K on your keyboard. You will be presented with the following screen: You have the option to select a web page, a place in the same document, create a new document, or enter an email address on the left side of the screen. Enter the address and friendly text as prompted and press OK. The hyperlink will now be in the cell. Disable Automatic Hyperlinks in ExcelIf you type a web address into a cell, Excel will automatically turn it into a hyperlink. For example, if I type www.google.com and press Enter, Excel will automatically create a clickable link to Google. This can be useful for some. However, if you do not want Excel to automatically create hyperlinks, follow these steps:
Removing Hyperlinks in ExcelTo remove a hyperlink in a cell simply select the cell with the hyperlink you wish to remove, right click any part of the cell, and select Remove Hyperlink. Any shape can take a hyperlink, or multiple hyperlinks. The hyperlinks can link to another page or shape in the current drawing, a page or shape in another drawing, a document other than a Visio drawing, a Web site, FTP site, or e-mail address. To make a hyperlink look like a traditional text-based link, see Emulate a text hyperlink below. Note: Before you begin, make sure the current drawing and the file you are linking to have both been saved. Link to a page or shape in a Visio drawing
You have the option of making your link a relative hyperlink, which is one that specifies the location of the file that you are linking to, relative to the location of your current drawing. If you aren't sure whether to use a relative hyperlink, don't select the Use relative path for hyperlink option. Link a shape to a file on your computer or network
Link a shape to a website
Emulate a text hyperlinkTo make hyperlink that's more like a traditional text hyperlink, use a textbox shape in your drawing:
Open a draft email message from a shape
Follow a hyperlink
Change or delete a hyperlink
You can add a hyperlink to any shape. The hyperlink can link to another page in the current drawing, a Web site, or it can open a draft email message. To make a hyperlink look like a traditional text-based link, use Insert > Text Box, add the text you want, and then follow any of the following procedures. Link to a page in the same Visio drawing
Link a shape to a website
Open a draft email message from a shape
Edit or remove a hyperlink
Follow a hyperlink
Which of these series of clicks would you select to remove hyperlink from a cell?Use the mouse to right-click on the selected cell(s) then, from the right-click menu, select the option Remove Hyperlink (or Remove Hyperlinks if you have more than one cell selected). This option removes the hyperlinks and the formatting from the selected cell(s).
Which of these keys will you press to remove a hyperlink completely?To totally remove the hyperlink, select it and then press the Delete key.
Which of the following techniques can you use to remove hyperlink from a cell?The method to remove hyperlinks in Excel is to select the cell or the column containing hyperlinks, right-click on it, and select the “Remove Hyperlinks” option.
How do you select a cell containing a hyperlink without activating the link quizlet?To select a cell that contains a hyperlink without activating the hyperlink, click the cell and hold the mouse button down a half second or so. When the pointer changes from a hand to the usual Excel pointer (a white cross), you can release the mouse button.
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