Friday, 31 January 2025

HYPERLINK

 The HYPERLINK function in Excel is used to create clickable links that can direct users to a specific location, such as a webpage, a file, or a cell within the workbook. Below are 10 expanded examples of how to use the HYPERLINK function, including data and formulas.


1. Basic Hyperlink to a Website

Create a hyperlink to a website.

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=HYPERLINK("https://www.example.com", "Visit Example.com")
  • Result: Clicking the text "Visit Example.com" will open https://www.example.com.


2. Hyperlink to a Specific Cell in the Same Workbook

Link to a specific cell in the same workbook.

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=HYPERLINK("#Sheet2!A1", "Go to Sheet2, Cell A1")
  • Result: Clicking the text will take you to Sheet2, cell A1.


3. Hyperlink to a File on Your Computer

Link to a file stored locally.

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=HYPERLINK("C:\Documents\Report.pdf", "Open Report PDF")
  • Result: Clicking the text will open the Report.pdf file located at C:\Documents\.


4. Hyperlink with Dynamic Text

Use a cell reference to dynamically create the link text.

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=HYPERLINK("https://www.example.com", A1)
  • Assumption: If A1 contains the text "Click Here", the hyperlink will display "Click Here".


5. Hyperlink to a Specific Email Address

Create a mailto link to send an email.

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=HYPERLINK("mailto:example@example.com", "Send Email")
  • Result: Clicking the text will open the default email client with the recipient set to example@example.com.


6. Hyperlink with a Tooltip

Add a tooltip to the hyperlink.

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=HYPERLINK("https://www.example.com", "Visit Example.com") & " " & CHAR(10) & "Tooltip: Example Website"
  • Result: The hyperlink will display "Visit Example.com" with a tooltip when hovered over.


7. Hyperlink to a Named Range

Link to a named range in the workbook.

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=HYPERLINK("#MyNamedRange", "Go to Named Range")
  • Assumption: A named range MyNamedRange exists in the workbook.


8. Hyperlink with a Formula-Based URL

Use a formula to dynamically generate the URL.

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=HYPERLINK("https://www.example.com/" & B1, "Dynamic Link")
  • Assumption: If B1 contains page1, the link will be https://www.example.com/page1.


9. Hyperlink to a Folder

Link to a folder on your computer.

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=HYPERLINK("C:\Documents\", "Open Documents Folder")
  • Result: Clicking the text will open the C:\Documents\ folder.


10. Hyperlink with Conditional Logic

Use an IF statement to create a conditional hyperlink.

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=IF(A1="Yes", HYPERLINK("https://www.example.com", "Proceed"), "No Link")
  • Assumption: If A1 contains "Yes", the hyperlink will appear. Otherwise, it will display "No Link".


Bonus: Hyperlink to a Specific Worksheet and Cell

Combine worksheet and cell references dynamically.

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=HYPERLINK("#'" & A1 & "'!" & B1, "Go to Specific Cell")
  • Assumption: If A1 contains Sheet2 and B1 contains C10, the link will take you to Sheet2!C10.


These examples demonstrate the versatility of the HYPERLINK function in Excel. You can combine it with other functions, cell references, and logic to create dynamic and interactive spreadsheets.

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