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How to Hyperlink in Google Docs – Easy Steps

Want to add clickable links to your document? Here’s how to hyperlink in Google Docs 🔗 using the insert link tool or keyboard shortcuts on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. Whether you’re citing sources, linking to a website, or creating internal navigation, hyperlinks are a must-have feature for any professional, academic, or collaborative document.

Let’s walk through the quick and easy ways to add links that enhance your content and keep readers just a click away from more information. 🧠💻

🔗 What Is a Hyperlink?

A hyperlink is a clickable element (usually text or an image) that directs users to:

  • A website URL
  • An email address
  • A section within the same document
  • A file in Google Drive

They improve usability and streamline document navigation — especially in longer docs or collaborative environments.

✍️ How to Add a Hyperlink in Google Docs

Option 1: Using the Menu Bar

  1. Highlight the text you want to link.
  2. Click Insert > Link or click the 🔗 icon in the toolbar.
  3. Paste the URL or choose a section/document.
  4. Click Apply.

✅ That’s it — your text is now hyperlinked!

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts to Hyperlink in Google Docs

PlatformShortcutHow to Use
Windows/LinuxCtrl + KSelect text, press Ctrl + K, paste link, press Enter.
macOSCmd + KSelect text, press Cmd + K, paste link, press Enter.

📎 These shortcuts bring up the link menu instantly — no mouse needed!

🔁 Hyperlink to Another Section in the Same Document

Want to create internal links (like a clickable table of contents)?

  1. Apply a Heading style to the destination section (e.g., Heading 1, 2, 3).
  2. Highlight the text you want to turn into a link.
  3. Press Ctrl + K / Cmd + K.
  4. Under “Headings,” choose the section title to link to it.

📘 This is great for navigating within long documents, like reports, manuals, or books.

📤 Hyperlink to a Google Drive File

To link to a file in your Drive:

  1. Click Insert > Link or press Ctrl/Cmd + K.
  2. In the popup, click “Drive”.
  3. Search and select the file.
  4. Click Apply.

🔐 Be sure to set sharing permissions if others need access to the linked file.

📧 Hyperlink to an Email Address

You can also create a link that opens an email composer:

  1. Select text (e.g., “Contact us”).
  2. Press Ctrl + K / Cmd + K.
  3. In the link field, type: mailto:you@example.com
  4. Click Apply.

📬 When clicked, it opens a new message window in the default email app.

📱 How to Add Hyperlinks in Google Docs Mobile App

On Android or iOS:

  1. Open the document in the Google Docs app.
  2. Highlight the text to hyperlink.
  3. Tap the Insert link icon (usually in the toolbar or menu).
  4. Paste your URL or search for a Drive file.
  5. Tap ✓ (checkmark) to apply.

📲 Hyperlinks are fully supported on mobile — perfect for editing while on the go!

🧽 How to Edit or Remove a Hyperlink

  • Click the hyperlinked text.
  • Choose Edit link to change the URL.
  • Click Remove link to unlink it entirely.

🧼 Alternatively, use Ctrl + \ (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + \ (Mac) to clear formatting, which removes the link and other styles.

💬 FAQs About How to Hyperlink in Google Docs

What’s the shortcut to hyperlink text in Google Docs?
Use Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + K (Mac).

Can I link to another page in the same document?
Yes — use headings and insert links to those headings via the link tool.

How do I remove a hyperlink?
Click the link, then select Remove link or press Ctrl + \ / Cmd + \.

Can I hyperlink to Google Drive documents?
Absolutely — just insert the link and make sure sharing permissions are correct.

Can I create a mailto link in Google Docs?
Yes. Use mailto:you@example.com as the URL in the link menu.

Do hyperlinks work in printed versions?
No — they only work digitally. But the full URL can be shown if styled that way.

🟢 Final Thoughts: How to Hyperlink in Google Docs

Now that you know how to hyperlink in Google Docs 🔗, you can guide your readers to web pages, internal sections, email contacts, and shared files with ease. It’s a powerful feature that adds depth, interactivity, and efficiency to any document — academic, professional, or personal.

So highlight, link, and let your content click into place! ✅✨

Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.

https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/

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