Use a Hyperlink to Access a File or a Web Page

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Use a Hyperlink to Access a File or a Web Page

 

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Use a Hyperlink to Access a File or a Web Page

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To create a full hyperlink to another file

1. In the drawing area, select one or more graphical objects to attach the hyperlink to.
2. Click Insert menu Hyperlink.At the Command prompt, enter hyperlink.
3. Do one of the following:
   • Under Type the File or Web Page Name, enter the path and name of the file that you want to associate with the hyperlink.
   • Click the File button. Navigate to the location of the file that you want to associate with the hyperlink. Click Open.
4. (Optional) If you are creating a hyperlink to a drawing, select Target to specify a named location in the drawing to jump to and do the following:
   • Select a named location to jump to.
   • Click OK.
5. (Optional) Enter a description for the hyperlink in Text to Display.
6. Click OK.

 Command entry: HYPERLINK