If there's a way to give yourself or your readers quick access to a website, file, or anywhere else in a document, it's by using a link. We'll walk you through how to create hyperlinks in Google Docs For different types of items.
How to link to a website in Google Docs
If you want to link to a specific website or web page, you can add a hyperlink in Google Docs Or link to a specific text.
Enter the link
- Copy the URL from the address bar of your browser by using right click and choosing "Copied" quickly.
- Place the cursor where you want to link in Google Docs, right-click and choose "sticky".
- You will see the hyperlink to the website or page.
Link existing text
- Start withSelect text.
- Choose either Insert -> Link In the menu or click the button "Insert link" in the toolbar.
- Paste the URL into the box. “Find or paste a link” and click "application".
- Whether you are viewing the link or linking to text, you can click hyperlink To view a preview of the website or page in a small pop-up window, click the link in the pop-up window to visit the website or webpage.
How to link to a file in Google Docs
You can also link to a file in Google Docs in several different ways.
If you want to link to an online file outside of Google Apps, use the instructions. “Insert link” Above to add a URL to the file location.
Finally, you can use Google Smart Chip To hyperlink the file. Using Smart Chip You can easily link to a file that was recently opened in a Google app like Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
- Place the cursor where you want the linked file and open a menu. "drawers". Locate Smart Slides -> File.
- when you appear Recent files list , Locate File what you want.
- You'll see a link with the file name in the document. Select this link to preview the file, and then click hyperlink To preview the file to open it in a new browser tab.
How to link to a section in Google Docs
Another useful way to use hyperlinks in Google Docs is to link within the document. For example, you can link to a heading or bookmark you create. This allows you or your readers to jump directly to that location in your document.
Follow the steps below to add a title or bookmark you want to link to.
Add a title
To add a title, select or enter the title text. For Title 1, Title 2, or Title 3, select the drop-down box. "Patterns" In the toolbar, choose one of the formats.
For other heading levels, select “Format -> Paragraph Styles” Choose a title style from the pop-up menu.
Add a bookmark
To add a bookmark, place the cursor where you want it or select the bookmark text, and then click Insert -> Bookmark in the list.
A bookmark icon will appear next to Bookmark site.
Link to an address or bookmark
Once you have the address or bookmark, linking to it in Google Docs is a simple process.
- Place the cursor where you want to link or select the text you want to link.
- Choose either Insert -> Link In the menu or click "Insert link" In the toolbar as shown previously.
- Locate "Titles and signs" At the bottom of the pop-up box.
- You will see sections "Headlines" Or Bookmarks Or both. Simply choose which one you want to link to.
How to link to other items using Smart Slides in Google Docs
Using Smart Slides as an option for linking to files in Google Docs, you'll notice that you can link to other types of items, such as dates, people, and events. When you use a Smart Slide to link to these types of items, you can see a preview when you click on it and take additional actions based on the item. Let's take a look.
Place the cursor in the document where you want to link and go to Insert -> Smart Slides. Select one of the following item types from the pop-up menu.
The options are explained below, other than the option: "a file" , which was explained previously.
Date: Select a specific date in the pop-up calendar box. Click “Book a Meeting” hyperlink In the preview to go directly to New event In Google Calendar.
People: Select a contact from the list to add a smart chip. You can view the contact's details, open a detailed view on the right, and tap to send an email or message, start a video call, or schedule a Google Calendar event.
Calendar event: Select a scheduled event in your Google Calendar, then click the event name to open it in a new browser tab or the attachment icon to include an existing Google Doc with the event.
Place: Enter a business or location in the search box, then click the location name to open it in Google Maps in a new browser tab, or use the Directions icon to open Google Maps in the sidebar for directions.
How to edit or rename a link in Google Docs
After adding a hyperlink in Google Docs, you may need to edit it. Edits are easy to make in the pop-up preview window.
- Click the hyperlink to view the preview, then select the icon. “Edit link” (lead pencil).
- To change the link, make your modifications to the URL and click "application".
- To rename a link, enter your changes in the box labeled "text" and click "application".
How to remove a hyperlink in Google Docs
To remove a link from text, select the hyperlink and click the icon. “Remove link” In the preview window.
If you don't want to keep the linked text, you can just delete the text or link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I see less information in the link preview?
The answer: By default, you can see a preview of the web page, file, or other item with the additional options mentioned above. But if you'd rather see just the hyperlink and action buttons instead, open Tools -> Preferences In the list. Uncheck the box. Show link details And click "OK" to save the change.
Q2: Can I create a linkable table of contents in Google Docs?
The answer: You can create a table of contents that links to the headings in your document, and you don't have to create this table manually. Apply headings to your sections as described above, and then go to Insert -> Table of Contents Choose the style you want.
Q3: How can I share a link to my Google Doc?
The answer: Google makes it easy to share a link to your document and adjust permissions. Select the button "to share" In the top left, add people or groups in the box at the top of the pop-up window and set the permissions next to their names to Viewer, Commenter, or Editor. Click "send" When you finish.
Check out our article about How to share Google Docs Or email it for additional options.
