Student Disability Resource Center

Accessible PowerPoint: Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks are a clear and accurate description of the link destination. People who use screen readers sometimes scan a list of links. Links should convey clear and accurate information about the destination. For example, avoid using link texts such as “Click here,” “See this page,” Go here,” or “Learn more.” Instead include the full title of the destination page. You can also add ScreenTips that appear when your cursor hovers over text or images that include a hyperlink.

The fastest way to create a basic web hyperlink on a PowerPoint slide is to press Enter after you type the address of an existing webpage (such as https://sdrc.ucr.edu).

You can link to a webpage, or you can link to a new document or a place in a existing document, or you can begin a message to an email address.

Hyperlinking from an Image or Icon

Add the correct hyperlink, add a ScreenTip if necessary (for emails), add alt text (left click on the image, select Edit Alt Text. You can also select the image, go to “Picture Format” in the ribbon and select Alt Text.). Even if the image would otherwise be considered decorative, you will need to write alt text if the image is a link.

Add a ScreenTip to email addresses. ScreenTips can be beneficial for screen reader users to know where a link is taking them. If you insert an email address in a presentation, highlight the email address, right click, edit hyperlink, select the ScreenTip tab and insert "Name Of's email."