How to Link PowerPoint Slides Interactively

How To Link PowerPoint Slides

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June 9, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to create clickable slide links in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

Linking PowerPoint slides lets you create interactive navigation within a presentation by connecting a text, shape, or image to any slide in the same document. Using the Insert > Link feature, presenters can jump directly to a target slide without scrolling through the entire deck.

Steps

Select the text, shape, or image you want to make clickable.
Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Click Link (or press Ctrl + K) to open the hyperlink dialog.
Select Place in This Document from the link type options.
Choose the slide you want to link to from the slide list.
Click OK to apply the link and confirm.

📌 Why this matters

Linking PowerPoint slides enables presenters to build non-linear, interactive presentations that improve audience engagement and navigation. Instead of advancing through every slide in order, you can jump directly to the most relevant content with a single click. This technique is especially valuable for pitch decks, training materials, and product demos where flexibility and responsiveness to audience questions matter. Mastering internal slide linking in PowerPoint helps teams deliver more polished, professional presentations without needing third-party tools.

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