How to Link Text in Adobe InDesign
Hyperlinks are a great way to add interactivity to your Adobe InDesign documents. You can use hyperlinks to link to other pages in your document, to external websites, or to email addresses.
How to Create a Hyperlink to an External Location
- Select the text, frame, or graphic that you want to link.
- Choose Type > Hyperlinks & Cross-References > New Hyperlink.
- In the New Hyperlink dialog box, select URL.
- Enter the URL of the website that you want to link to.
- If you want to save the URL for future use, select the Shared Hyperlink Destination checkbox.
- Click OK.
How to Create a Hyperlink to a Section in Your Document
- Select the text, frame, or graphic that you want to link.
- Choose Type > Hyperlinks & Cross-References > New Hyperlink.
- In the New Hyperlink dialog box, select Page.
- Select the page that you want to link to.
- If you want to save the page number for future use, select the Shared Hyperlink Destination checkbox.
- Click OK.
How to Create a Hyperlink to an Email Address
- Select the text, frame, or graphic that you want to link.
- Choose Type > Hyperlinks & Cross-References > New Hyperlink.
- In the New Hyperlink dialog box, select Email.
- Enter the email address that you want to link to.
- If you want to save the email address for future use, select the Shared Hyperlink Destination checkbox.
- Click OK.
How to Apply Hyperlink Styles
You can apply hyperlink styles to your hyperlinks to make them look different from the rest of your text. To do this, follow these steps:
- Choose Window > Styles.
- In the Styles panel, click the New Style button.
- In the New Style dialog box, enter a name for your style.
- Select Hyperlink from the Type drop-down list.
- Use the options in the Hyperlink Style Options dialog box to customize the appearance of your hyperlink.
- Click OK.
You can then apply your hyperlink style to your hyperlinks by selecting the hyperlinks and then clicking the Apply Style button in the Styles panel.
Tips for Creating Hyperlinks
- Use clear and concise link text.
- Make sure your hyperlinks are easy to see and click.
- Test your hyperlinks to make sure they work correctly.
I hope this article helps you learn how to link text in Adobe InDesign.