Have you ever written an email and found it annoying to include a long URL that interrupts the flow of your message? It’s not just you. Long URLs can give off a less polished impression and make it harder for people to click on them. However, there’s an easy fix!
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the simple process of turning those lengthy URLs into neat, clickable text. So, keep reading to learn how to insert hyperlinks in your Gmail emails.
How To Hyperlink A Text In Gmail
On Desktop
- Open Gmail in your web browser.
- Click “Compose” to start writing a new message.
- Highlight the specific text you want to turn into a clickable link.
- Click the “Insert link” icon on the compose toolbar. A pop-up window titled “Edit Link” will appear.
- Paste the webpage URL you want the hyperlink to direct to, in the “Web address” field.
- Click “OK” to create the hyperlink. The selected text should now be displayed in blue and underlined, indicating it’s a clickable link.
On Mobile App
Unfortunately, you can’t directly hyperlink text in the Gmail mobile app whether it is iPhone or Android. But there’s a handy workaround you can use:
- Compose your email and write the message as usual.
- Copy the website URL you want to link.
- Paste the URL into the body of your email. It won’t look like a hyperlink yet.
- Save the email as a draft and exit the message.
- Open the draft you just created. The pasted URL resembles a clickable hyperlink (typically underlined and blue).
- Place your cursor anywhere within the hyperlinked URL. Now you can type the text you want to display as the hyperlink.
- Delete unnecessary things once you’ve typed your desired text and hit “Send.”
Now you have a clickable hyperlink with your chosen text displayed in the email!
How To Hyperlink An Image In Gmail
On Desktop
- Compose a new email.
- Click the “Insert photo” icon and upload an image from your computer, insert one from your Drive, or search the web.
- Select the image to hyperlink.
- Click the “Insert link” icon. A small window will appear with options to “Change” or “Remove link.”
- Click “Change.”
- Enter the URL you want the image to link to in the “Link to” field.
- Click “OK” to save the hyperlink.
On Mobile App
Similar to how the Gmail app does not allow you to hyperlink text, there is also no built-in feature for directly hyperlinking photos. Nonetheless, there are a few alternatives you may think about:
- Compose your email and write your message.
- Insert the image you want to hyperlink using the image attachment option in the app.
- Copy the URL you want to link to the image.
- Paste the URL into the body of your email below the image.
While it won’t be directly linked to the image, recipients can still click the URL to access the linked content.
Why Should You Hyperlink A Text/Image In Your Gmail
There are several benefits to adding hyperlinks to text or images in your emails:
- Hyperlinks are a great way to include extra information or context in your email without cluttering your email with too much text. It can be really useful when it comes to technical terms, data sources, or specific details.
- Adding clickable links to your emails can enhance their interactivity and make them more engaging. Users can effortlessly find the information they need without any hassle.
- Using hyperlinks strategically, especially with engaging anchor text, can motivate people to visit your website, download a document, or perform any other desired action.
- Using hyperlinks in emails can help avoid the hassle of including long URLs or complicated instructions in the email body. It helps to keep your message concise and focused.
- Adding hyperlinks to your emails can give them a more polished and professional appearance, showing that you pay attention to detail.
FAQs:
Making an email hyperlink may vary depending on the device you’re using. Well, we have covered everything including desktop and mobile app versions in the article. Go along the steps outlined above and that’s it hyperlinking a text or an image is a breeze.
Here are the four main ways to hyperlink:
* WYSIWYG Editors (What You See Is What You Get): Most editors have a hyperlink button (often a paperclip icon). Select your text, click the button, and enter the URL.
* Keyboard Shortcut: Many programs use Ctrl + K (PC) or Cmd + K (Mac) to quickly create a hyperlink.
* HTML Code: For webpages, you can use <a href=”URL”>text</a> tags. Replace “URL” with the actual web address and “text” with what you want displayed as the link.
* Drag and Drop (Excel): In spreadsheets, you can select a cell, drag it to another cell while holding the Alt key (to link between sheets), and choose “Create Hyperlink Here”.
When you copy a hyperlink it only copies the address, not the clickable function. Here’s a trick for most platforms:
* Copy the link (Ctrl/Cmd + C).
* Paste it somewhere (like a draft email).
It will often automatically become a clickable hyperlink (underlined text). Now you can copy this clickable text (Ctrl/Cmd + C again) and paste it wherever you want the link.
Yes, you can “name” a hyperlink in Gmail! It’s not exactly naming the link itself, but rather the text that displays when you hover over it. This text is called “anchor text” and you can customize it to describe the link clearly.
To do this, simply highlight the text you want to be the hyperlink, then insert the link using the “Insert link” icon. In the pop-up window, paste the URL you want to link to. The text you highlighted becomes the anchor text!
Conclusion
Finally, there you have it. When you include hyperlinks in your emails, they become more informative and interactive. Whether it’s a relevant website, a helpful document, or an eye-catching image, hyperlinks can enhance the content you share.
So next time you’re composing an email, take advantage of hyperlinks. It’s a simple yet effective way to streamline communication and provide a richer experience for your readers.
