How to Format a Hyperlink in Word 2007

If you paste a URL and press "Enter," Word hyperlinks the URL.

In Word 2007, readers can control-click a hyperlinked URL or word, causing the linked Web page to open automatically. By eliminating the need to copy the URL, open a Web browser, paste the URL and load the page, this method conserves your readers' time and minimizes hassle.

Instructions

Hyperlink a URL Automatically

1. Type the full URL or Web address, including the first part, such as "www." or "http://". For greater accuracy, copy the URL from your Web browser and paste it directly into the Word document.

2. Press "Space" or "Enter," or add a mark of punctuation, and continue typing. Word will automatically turn the URL into a hyperlink.

3. Edit the appearance of the hyperlinked URL, if desired. For example, you can now remove the "www." at the beginning of the Web address, delete the ".com" on the end of the URL or change the capitalization of the website name. Word will still direct the link toward the originally hyperlinked URL.

Hyperlink a Word or Phrase Manually

1. Type the word or phrase that you want to appear as a hyperlink.

2. Highlight the word or phrase that you want to appear as a hyperlink.

3. Click the "Insert" tab at the top of the page. In the "Links" section, click "Hyperlink." A dialog box will pop up.

4. Paste or type the URL into the field labeled "Address," which appears at the bottom of the dialog box. Your cursor appears in this field when the box opens, so you can simply begin typing or press "Ctrl"+"V" on your keyboard to paste a URL you have copied to your clipboard.

5. Click "OK" at the bottom of the "Insert Hyperlink" box. Word will hyperlink the selected text.

References

• Microsoft Office: Create a Hyperlink