(Optional Step) Enter a subject into the Subject text box.This term is required to open the email link. Important Note: When you start typing, Word will automatically insert mailto: before the address. Enter the address in the E-mail Address text box.
Address text box How to Link to an Email Address If you want to link to a website, enter the URL (including the or in the Address text box.įigure 5.
The file name will appear in the Address text box after you make your selection.įriendly Reminder: Your readers will only be able to open the file you are linking to if it is stored in a location they can access, such as a shared server or cloud storage. If you want to link to a separate file, locate and select the file in the Look in section.Select the Existing File or Web Page option in the Insert Hyperlink dialog box.įigure 3.How to Link to a Separate File or Website In addition, PC users can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + K. Pro Tip: You can also select Link from the Insert tab in the ribbon. Right-click the selected text or image, and then select Link from the shortcut menu.