Hyperlinks in PowerPoint offer an efficient way of connecting your presentation to another slide, a specific file, email, webpage, or even another slide in the same presentation. However, there are various reasons why you might want to break or remove these links. This blog post provides a step by-step guide on how to break links in PowerPoint.
Step by Step Guide to Break Links in PowerPoint
Step 1: Open Your PowerPoint Presentation
First and foremost, you need to open the PowerPoint presentation that contains the link(s) you wish to break.
Step 2: Locate the Link
Navigate through your slides and locate the hyperlink you wish to remove. This could be text or an object that has been linked to another resource.
Step 3: Select the Link
Once you’ve located the linked text or object, click to select it.
Step 4: Open the Hyperlink Menu
With the linked text or object selected, navigate to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint toolbar. From the drop-down menu, select Hyperlink. This will open the Edit Hyperlink dialog box.
Step 5: Break the Link
In the Edit Hyperlink dialog box, you will see an option labeled Remove Link. Clicking on this button will effectively break the link, removing the hyperlink from your selected text or object.
Step 6: Save Your Changes
After breaking the link, make sure to save your presentation to keep the changes.
Breaking Links to External Files
Besides hyperlinks, PowerPoint presentations can also contain links to external files such as Excel worksheets. These links can be broken using a similar process.
Step 1: Open the PowerPoint File
Open the PowerPoint presentation with the external file link you want to break.
Step 2: Navigate to ‘Info’
Click on the File tab and choose Info from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Edit Links to Files
Under the Related Documents section, click on Edit Links to Files.
Step 4: Breaking the Link
In the Links dialog box that appears, choose the link you want to break, and click on the Break Link button.
Step 5: Confirm Your Action
A prompt will appear asking you to confirm your action. Click on Yes to break the link.
Step 6: Save Your Changes
Finally, remember to save your changes by clicking on the Save button.
In conclusion, learning how to break links in PowerPoint is a valuable skill that can greatly enhance your PowerPoint proficiency. Whether it’s a simple hyperlink or a link to an external file, this guide provides a clear and straightforward approach to breaking links in PowerPoint.
