First of all, this information does not pertain only to Outlook. It also is relevant for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ok, now that is out of the way let’s move on. As you know, you can create links to new files or on ones that have been on your computer for ages. These links can be added to locations in documents, and to email addresses. You can also edit them as you would anything else.
The quickest way to create a rather basic hyperlink in your document is to press Enter or your Space bar once you have keyed in the address of an existing webpage (i.e. www.carolscorneroffice.com). Office will automatically convert the address to a link for you.
If you wish to create a hyperlink with in your document, follow the steps below:
- Select the text or image that you would like to display as a hyperlink.
- Press CTRL + K (you can also, if you prefer, right-click on your text or picture and click Link on the shortcut menu).
- Now, in the Insert Hyperlink box that appears, key in or paste your link in the Address area.
- If you do not see the Address box, be certain the Existing File or Web Page is selected under Link to.
- You can also, if you like, key in your own text to display for your link in the Text to display area.
- Should you not know the web address for your hyperlink, simply click the Browse the Web icon, navigate to the URL on the Internet, copy and paste it.
That is basically how it is done!