Want to send your readers to a specific website directly from your document? Knowing how to insert a hyperlink in Google Docs is a fundamental skill that makes your documents more professional and interactive.
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Why Use Hyperlinks in Google Docs?
Instead of pasting long, messy URLs directly into your text, hyperlinks allow you to embed a web address within a chosen phrase or word. This keeps your document clean, enhances readability, and provides a direct, clickable pathway for your readers to access external resources, references, or related content.
The “Insert Link” Menu Made Easy
In this tutorial, we show you exactly how to insert a hyperlink in Google Docs. We walk you through using the “Insert Link” menu to create your “display text” and attach a website URL in one simple step.
Here’s what you’ll learn in the video:
- Opening the Tool: Discover how to access the “Insert Link” tool using both the toolbar menu and a handy keyboard shortcut.
- Crafting Your Link: See how to type the specific text you want to appear on the page (your “display text”) and then paste your website address (the URL). This creates a clean, professional link that blends seamlessly into your document.
- Making it Clickable: Learn the final step to apply the link, transforming your chosen text into a clickable element.
- Verification: We also show you how to quickly verify your new link works correctly using the preview card feature.
By the end of the tutorial, you will be able to confidently add, edit, and manage hyperlinks in all your Google Docs.
Watch the full step-by-step guide below! 👇