How to Link Text to a Slide in PowerPoint

How To Link Text To A Slide In PowerPoint

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June 9, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to hyperlink text to any slide in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

Linking text to a slide in PowerPoint lets you create interactive, non-linear presentations where clicking highlighted text jumps viewers directly to a specific slide. This is done using the Insert Link dialog and the Place in This Document option.

Steps

Highlight the text you want to turn into a link.
Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Select Link from the Insert tab options.
Choose Place in This Document in the Insert Hyperlink dialog.
Select the target slide you want the text to jump to.
Click OK to apply the link and save your changes.

📌 Why this matters

Linking text to a specific slide in PowerPoint enables presenters to build interactive, non-linear decks that improve audience engagement and navigation. This feature is essential for pitch decks, training materials, and product demos where jumping to a relevant slide on demand saves time. Mastering PowerPoint hyperlinks gives presenters full control over the flow of their presentation without disrupting the audience experience. It is a core PowerPoint skill for anyone creating professional, interactive slide presentations.

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