Adding hyperlinks to your Google Slides presentations can make them more interactive and engaging for your audience. With just a few clicks, you can link text, images, and other elements to external websites, other slides in your presentation, or even other Google documents stored in your Drive.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the steps for adding hyperlinks on both desktop and mobile, along with tips for editing and removing links later on. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or business professional, read on to become a pro at hyperlinking your Google Slides.
Benefits of Using Hyperlinks in Google Slides
Before we dive into the how-to, let’s look at some of the key reasons you’d want to use hyperlinks in your presentations:
- Interactivity – Hyperlinks allow your audience to seamlessly access additional information with a simple click. This makes for a more engaging, interactive experience.
- Organization – Linking between slides and sections keeps your presentation organized and easy to navigate.
- Credibility – Hyperlinks provide references to original sources, adding credibility to your statements.
- Visual appeal – Removing lengthy URLs keeps your slides clean and visually appealing.
How to Add Hyperlinks on Desktop
Adding hyperlinks through the Google Slides desktop interface is quick and easy. Here are the steps:
1. Select the Text or Object to Hyperlink
First, select the text, image, shape, or other object that you want to hyperlink by clicking on it.
2. Open the Hyperlink Dialog Box
Next, open the hyperlink dialog box using one of these methods:
- Go to Insert > Link
- Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+K (Windows) or ⌘+K (Mac)
- Click the Insert link icon in the toolbar
3. Enter the Link Destination
In the dialog box, enter the URL of the website you want to link to.
Or, to link to other Google documents or slides, click the dropdown and select one.
4. Click Apply to Insert the Link
Finally, click Apply to insert the link. The text or object will now be hyperlinked!
How to Add Hyperlinks on Mobile
You can just as easily add hyperlinks using the Google Slides app on your mobile device. Just follow these steps:
1. Select the Text or Object
Tap to select the text or object you want to hyperlink.
2. Tap Insert Link
Tap the Insert link icon in the toolbar.
3. Enter the Link Destination
Type in a URL or select a file to link to.
4. Tap the Check Mark to Save
Tap the check mark ✓ to save the link.
That’s all there is to it! The text or object is now hyperlinked.
Editing and Removing Hyperlinks
Once you’ve inserted hyperlinks, you can easily make changes or remove them later on:
- To edit – Click/tap the hyperlink text and then click/tap Edit link. Make changes and click Apply.
- To remove – Click/tap the hyperlink text and then click/tap Remove link.
And just like that, your Google Slides presentations can now have professional, seamless hyperlinks! Whether you’re linking to external sites or slides within the same presentation, hyperlinks take your Google Slides from simple to sensational.
Tips for Using Hyperlinks Effectively
To maximize the impact of hyperlinks, keep these tips in mind:
- Provide context before links so users understand their purpose
- Use keywords or phrases instead of URLs as the visible text
- Check all links to ensure they work properly
- Use links judiciously so as not to distract from key content
With this comprehensive guide under your belt, you have all the knowledge needed to add simple or complex hyperlinks to your Google Slides presentations. So go ahead and link away – your audience will thank you!
