You have four awesome choices. No kidding. Let’s break them down like a pop quiz you actually want.
1. Webpage or File (The Classic)
Paste a URL. That’s it. Now your slide links to CAT VIDEOS or your secret Spotify playlist. Bosses love this.
Quirky fact: you can link to a local file on your computer. Your budget spreadsheet? Linked. Grandma’s lasagna recipe? Linked. It’s a chaotic good move.
2. Another Slide (The Time Machine)
Want to jump to slide 10 without swiping through 9 boring ones? Select “Place in This Document.” It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure book.
Fun detail: you can skip your boss’s intro slide entirely. They’ll never know. Just wink at the audience.
This trick is perfect for “Click to Learn More” buttons. It makes you look like a tech genius. You are a tech genius now.
How To Add Link Between Slides In Powerpoint at Robert Lindsay blog
3. A New Document (The Cloning Machine)
Click “Create New Document.” PowerPoint will literally birth a new file for you. It’s like watching magic, but with more pop-ups.
Name your new document “Secrets_Revealed.docx.” The suspense will kill your audience. Or just name it “Notes.” Your call.
This is perfect for branching into a full report. Your slide becomes a launchpad to a galaxy of info.
4. An Email Address (The “Write Me” Button)
Click “Email Address.” Type your email. Now clicking the link opens Outlook. It’s like handing out business cards, but cooler.
Quirky detail: you can pre-fill the subject line. Use “I Love Your Presentation!” for maximum ego boost. Or “Give Me a Raise.” Risky, but bold.
This turns your slide into a direct hotline. Be prepared for fan mail. Or spam. You’ve been warned.
