Using PowerPoint Hyperlinks Connecting to Content Tom Jackson & Jan Hackman Aurora University IETC 2009 Nov. 20, 2009

Creating PowerPoint Hyperlinks Purpose: This workshop activity answers the question: How are links created to move from a PowerPoint show to a website, or movie clip, etc.? How are links created to move from a PowerPoint show to a website, or movie clip, etc.?

Types of Bridges There are multiple types of connecting links that can be created. In this presentation we will discuss three; 1) an action button, 2) text, or 3) a picture 1.Determine the desired type for your bridge: action button, text, or picture 2.Insert, copy and paste, or click on slide show (menu above) 3.Test the Link Examples of each follow:Examples of each follow: 1.First the action button

action buttons for hyperlinks Office 2003Office 2003 Click on the Slide Show buttonClick on the Slide Show button Slide the cursor over the action buttons, and click on your button choiceSlide the cursor over the action buttons, and click on your button choice

Office 2007Office 2007 Click on insertClick on insert Click shapesClick shapes Choose an action shape (button)Choose an action shape (button)

action buttons (continued) Click and drag the shape and size of the button, then release the left mouse buttonClick and drag the shape and size of the button, then release the left mouse button

action buttons (continued) The action settings dialogue box will open automaticallyThe action settings dialogue box will open automatically There are multiple choices here, but we are focused on hyperlinking to (the default)There are multiple choices here, but we are focused on hyperlinking to (the default)

action buttons (continued) Click on the drop down arrow and select the type and/or location of the destination, e.g., a websiteClick on the drop down arrow and select the type and/or location of the destination, e.g., a website

action buttons (continued) Clicking on the chosen type opens the box for input (typed or pasted)Clicking on the chosen type opens the box for input (typed or pasted) In this example pop.was enteredIn this example pop.was entered pop.was pop.was Then click OKThen click OK

action buttons (continued) The dialogue box responds with the URL address completedThe dialogue box responds with the URL address completed Click OK againClick OK again

action buttons (continued) The response is the action button ready to be used, BUT WAIT!The response is the action button ready to be used, BUT WAIT! If you wish to add text to the action button, change the color it may be accomplished here.If you wish to add text to the action button, change the color it may be accomplished here.

action buttons (continued) Right click on the button and the choices are revealedRight click on the button and the choices are revealed Clicking Add Text is used to label the button, format AutoShape to change colorClicking Add Text is used to label the button, format AutoShape to change color

action buttons (continued) After clicking on the AddText choice the button is selected and you may proceed to label your buttonAfter clicking on the AddText choice the button is selected and you may proceed to label your button Changing the color, if desired, is done by selecting format AutoShape and then clicking on the desired color from the palateChanging the color, if desired, is done by selecting format AutoShape and then clicking on the desired color from the palate

action buttons (continued) Clicking OK changes the colorClicking OK changes the color

action buttons (continued) Office 2003Office 2003 Click off the button and select to start the PowerPoint from this slide by movie screen icon on the lower left part of the screenClick off the button and select to start the PowerPoint from this slide by movie screen icon on the lower left part of the screen

Office 2007Office 2007 Click off the button and select to start the PowerPoint from this slide by movie screen icon on the lower right part of the screenClick off the button and select to start the PowerPoint from this slide by movie screen icon on the lower right part of the screen

action buttons (continued) The screen returns to the PowerPoint application and is ready for you to try your new linkThe screen returns to the PowerPoint application and is ready for you to try your new link

action buttons (continued) Magically... We arrive at the destination on the web... BrainpopMagically... We arrive at the destination on the web... Brainpop

Using text to connect information Choose the word or phrase that will act as the triggerChoose the word or phrase that will act as the trigger Our example will be the word agoOur example will be the word ago Fourscore and seven years ago

Using text 1.Highlight the word or phrase you have chosen to enable the link 2.and right click 3.Click on Hyperlink

Using text Navigate to the file you wish to have openedNavigate to the file you wish to have opened Click OKClick OK

Using text The word is underlined when the link is createdThe word is underlined when the link is created As before, start the presentation, then click on the wordAs before, start the presentation, then click on the word

Using text Just like Magic... The linked information is displayedJust like Magic... The linked information is displayed Fourscore and seven years agoFourscore and seven years agoago

Using a picture or object to link Choose the picture or object that will act as the triggerChoose the picture or object that will act as the trigger Our example will be the picture on the next slideOur example will be the picture on the next slide

Using a picture or object 1.As with text, right click on the picture

Using a picture or object Click on hyperlinkClick on hyperlink

Using a picture or object Navigate to the file you wish to have openedNavigate to the file you wish to have opened Click OKClick OK The link is now establishedThe link is now established

Using a picture or object As before, start the presentation, then click on the pictureAs before, start the presentation, then click on the picture And, stand back... Your linked information is openedAnd, stand back... Your linked information is opened