Links (Hyperlinks)
Learn how to insert, edit, follow, and remove hyperlinks in Microsoft Word.
Video
Watch the lesson video, then complete the reading and challenge.
Lesson Notes
Read through the key concepts before you try the challenge.
Inserting a Hyperlink
To insert a hyperlink, select the text you want to turn into a link. Then go to the Insert tab and click the Link button.
Following a Hyperlink
To follow a hyperlink in Word, hold the Ctrl key and click the link. This opens the webpage in your browser.
Editing a Hyperlink
To edit an existing hyperlink, right-click the link and choose Edit Hyperlink. You can change the display text or the web address.
Removing a Hyperlink
To remove a hyperlink but keep the text, right-click the link and select Remove Hyperlink.
Automatic Hyperlinks
Word automatically converts web addresses (like www.poolsafely.gov) into clickable hyperlinks when you press Enter or Space.
Final Result
When you are finished, your page should look something like this.
Knowledge Check
How do you follow a hyperlink in a Word document?
Practice File
Download this file and follow along with the lesson.
Challenge
Apply what you've learned in this lesson.
Using the provided practice file, complete the following tasks:
- Insert a hyperlink for 'City of Orlando'.
- Verify the link using Ctrl + Click.
- Edit the hyperlink address.
- Remove a hyperlink but keep the text.
- Create a hyperlink from a typed web address.