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HYPERLINK Formula in Excel

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What does it do?

Creates a shortcut to a webpage, spreadsheet reference, or a file in the hard drive

Formula breakdown:

=HYPERLINK(link_location, [friendly_name])

What it means:

=HYPERLINK(link to a webpage / spreadsheet reference / hard drive file, [display name])


Imagine you can create links in your Excel spreadsheet that either links to: website urls, other parts in your workbook, or even to a file in your hard drive.

The HYPERLINK Formula in Excel lets you dynamically create these!

I explain how you can do this below:

HYPERLINK Formula in Excel | MyExcelOnline

Download excel workbookHYPERLINK-FORMULA.xlsx

STEP 1: We need to enter the HYPERLINK function in a blank cell:

=HYPERLINK(

HYPERLINK Formula in Excel

 

STEP 2: The HYPERLINK arguments:

link_location

What is the exact link location?

Select the cell containing the link location:

=HYPERLINK(C9,

HYPERLINK Formula in Excel

friendly_name

What will be the display name of the link?

Select the cell containing the display name. This gives your link a more presentable name:

=HYPERLINK(C9, D9)

HYPERLINK Formula in Excel

 

Apply the same formula to the rest of the cells by dragging the lower right corner downwards.

HYPERLINK Formula in Excel

You now have your hyperlinks all ready to go!

HYPERLINK Formula in Excel

 

How to Use the HYPERLINK Formula in Excel

 

 

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Bryan

Bryan Hong is an IT Software Developer for more than 10 years and has the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Web Developer, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Applications, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

He is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author of 4 Microsoft Excel books and a teacher of Microsoft Excel & Office at the MyExecelOnline Academy Online Course.

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