Use Hyperlink with 4 how-to topics, including inserting web links and in-document links; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert a Web Link | Free |
| 2 | 2. Insert an In-Document Link | Free |
| 3 | 3. Insert an Email Link | Free |
| 4 | 4. Insert a Local File Link | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert a Web Link
Entry path: Tools at the bottom > Insert > Hyperlink > Web Page
- Select the cell where you want to add the link.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Tap Insert, then select Hyperlink.
- Under Link to, select Web Page.
- Paste the URL.
- Set the display text.
- Tap OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- The cell shows the text you set.
- Tapping the link opens the target web page.
Tips While Using
- Make sure the URL format is correct.
- Opening a web link usually requires a network connection.
2. Insert an In-Document Link
Entry path: Tools at the bottom > Insert > Hyperlink > Place in This Document
- Select the cell where you want to add the link.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Tap Insert, then select Hyperlink.
- Under Link to, select Place in This Document.
- Select the target sheet or target cell.
- Set the display text.
- Tap OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- The cell shows clickable jump text.
- Tapping the link moves to the target location in the current workbook.
Tips While Using
- If the target sheet or cell changes, check the jump result again.
- This option works well for a table of contents or workbook navigation.
3. Insert an Email Link
Entry path: Tools at the bottom > Insert > Hyperlink > Email
- Select the cell where you want to add the link.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Tap Insert, then select Hyperlink.
- Under Link to, select Email.
- Enter the email address and subject.
- Set the display text.
- Tap OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- The cell shows the configured link text.
- Tapping the link opens the device email app with the address filled in.
Tips While Using
- Check that the email address is entered correctly.
- If no email app is configured on the device, the link may not open a draft directly.
4. Insert a Local File Link
Entry path: Tools at the bottom > Insert > Hyperlink > Local File
- Select the cell where you want to add the link.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Tap Insert, then select Hyperlink.
- Under Link to, select Local File.
- Choose or add a local file.
- Set the display text.
- Tap OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- The cell shows the linked file text.
- Tapping the link opens the associated local file.
Tips While Using
- If the local file is moved, deleted, or inaccessible, the link may stop working.
- This option is more reliable when the file path stays stable.