Google Sheets Hyperlink: Everything You Need to Know in 2024

Have you ever wondered how to create a hyperlink in Google Sheets? Look no further! In this article, we will walk you through three different methods to add hyperlinks to your spreadsheets. Whether you prefer using the hyperlink insertion tool, the HYPERLINK formula, or the right-click method, we’ve got you covered. So let’s dive right in!

Creating a Hyperlink Using the Insert Link Feature

1. Select the cell where you want to add the hyperlink. For example, let’s choose cell A1.

2. In the top menu, click on “Insert” > “Link” to open the hyperlink insertion dialog box.

3. Enter the text you want to display in the cell in the “Text” box. Let’s use “Crawlan.com” as an example.

4. Paste or type the URL of your website in the “URL” box. Make sure to enter a valid URL. For instance, we’ll use “https://crawlan.com“.

5. Click “Apply”.

Now you have a clickable hyperlink in your cell with the specified text. It’s that simple!

Inserting a Hyperlink Using the HYPERLINK Formula

1. Select the cell where you want to insert the hyperlink. Let’s continue using cell A1 as an example.

2. In the cell, use the formula =HYPERLINK("link", "text"). It should look like this: =HYPERLINK("https://crawlan.com", "Crawlan.com").

Remember to enclose each element in quotation marks (“”) to avoid errors.

3. Press Enter to see your hyperlink in action. Now you have a clickable link with your specified URL and anchor text.

Adding a Hyperlink Using the Right-Click Method

1. Right-click on the cell where you want to add the hyperlink.

2. Select “Insert Link” from the context menu.

3. Enter your text and URL. Let’s use “Crawlan.com” as the display text and “https://crawlan.com” as the URL.

4. Press Enter.

Congratulations! You now have a hyperlink in your spreadsheet using the right-click method.

How to Create a Hyperlink to Another Sheet

Sometimes, you may need to create a hyperlink within your spreadsheet to navigate quickly between sheets. Here’s a simple guide to help you with that:

1. On an empty cell, click on “Insert” in the main menu and select “Link”.

2. In the context menu, click on “Sheets and Named Ranges”.

3. Select the sheet to which you want to add the hyperlink. Let’s create a hyperlink to the “Cash Flow” sheet in this example. Simply click on the sheet name in the list.

4. Voila! You now have a hyperlink to another sheet within the same workbook. This can be especially useful for larger or interconnected sheets, eliminating the need to scroll through the list of visible sheets in your workbook.

In conclusion, these are the different methods to add a hyperlink to a cell in Google Sheets. We hope this article has helped you gain a better understanding of how to create a hyperlink in Google Sheets. If you’re interested, you can also check out our articles on converting PDFs to Google Sheets and how to wrap text in Google Sheets.

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Now go ahead and create those hyperlinks like a pro. Happy linking!