Create Hyperlink Tutorial
Microsoft Word
Objective: To create a hyperlink in a Microsoft Word document

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Introduction: Microsoft Word includes the functionality of saving Word documents as web pages. This allows educators to easily publish HTML documents that include text and graphics, such as lesson plans, schedules, course outlines, and class notes. Hyperlinks can also be added, which can make web pages more interactive and dynamic. Educators can then use a FTP program to "upload" their finished HTML documents to a server for display on the internet.

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Skill Practice: To create a hyperlink in a Microsoft Word document

Step 1: Open . To create a new document, select .

Step 2: Decide what type of document you want to create, such as a schedule, test, lesson plan, review quiz, chart, etc. Add the desired content (text, graphics, table, etc) to the document.

Step 3: To Create a Hyperlink - "Click-and-drag" the mouse icon over the text that you want linked to a web site. The text will become highlighted, such as . Go to Insert > Hyperlink. The "Insert Hyperlink" window will appear on screen. Type the web page name and web address in the appropriate boxes. When finished, click on . The new hyperlink has been created - .

Step 4: Save the changes to the document, and test the new hyperlink. When a user clicks on the hyperlink, the default internet browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) should activate and open the specified web page.

Step 5: Save Document as Web Page - Go to Save As Web Page. If you don't see the "Save As Web Page" option, go to "Save As...". The "Save As" window will appear on screen. Name the document, and specify file type as .