This is the first part in a series that describes how to use the Hyperlink tool in Microsoft Excel. In this part, we will be focusing on how to insert a link to a web page or file into a spreadsheet.

It can pretty much be assumed that 99% of the people you are working with have access to the internet at work. Because of this, linking to web page content has become a very common practice when creating almost any kind of work product. Also, with the advent of the LAN (Local Area Network), linking to files such as Microsoft Word documents has also become common. In Microsoft Excel, both of these tasks can be accomplished using the Hyperlink tool.

To open this tool, click on the icon circled in red below:

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Today’s Tip of the Day is actually a link to another Tip site, Links, Tips, and Ideas.com.  This site is run by my buddy Josh, and it showcases interesting links and tips (such as free coffee at Starbucks, for all you caffeine junkies).  It’s a nice read when you need to take a 5 min. break at work.