Hyperlinks are an essential element in any design, enabling viewers to easily navigate to other sources of information. If you're using Canva to create your designs, you might be wondering how to add a hyperlink in Canva. The process is straightforward, and we're here to guide you through it.
Before we dive into the steps, it's important to note that hyperlinks can only be added to text and shapes in Canva. Images and other elements cannot have clickable links. Let's get started!
Adding Hyperlinks to Text
Text is the most common element to which users add hyperlinks in Canva. Here's how you can do it:
1. Select the text to which you want to add a hyperlink. A toolbar will appear at the top of your design.
Using the Link Icon
2. Click on the 'Link' icon (it looks like a chain link) in the toolbar. The 'Add link' window will open.
3. In the 'Link to' dropdown menu, select 'Web' if you want to link to a website, or 'Email' if you want viewers to send you an email when they click on the text.
4. Enter the URL or email address you want to link to, and then click 'Apply'. The text will now have a blue underline, indicating a clickable link.
Using the Text Link Option
4. Another way to add a hyperlink is to use the 'Text' tab in the toolbar. Select your text, then click on the 'Text' tab.
5. Under 'Linking', click on 'Link to web' or 'Link to email' depending on your requirement. Enter the URL or email address in the respective box, then click 'Apply'.
Adding Hyperlinks to Shapes
While text is the most common element to link, you can also turn shapes into clickable links. Here's how:
1. Select the shape to which you want to add a hyperlink. The toolbar will appear at the top of your design.
Using the Link Icon
2. Click on the 'Link' icon (chain link) in the toolbar. The 'Add link' window will open.
3. Follow steps 3 and 4 from the 'Adding Hyperlinks to Text' section above.
Using the Shape Link Option
4. Select your shape, then click on the 'Shape' tab in the toolbar.
5. Under 'Linking', click on 'Link to web' or 'Link to email'. Enter the URL or email address in the respective box, then click 'Apply'.
Remember, hyperlinks won't show a clickable underline on your design, but viewers will see a blue border around the linked element when they hover over it. Once you're done adding hyperlinks, ensure to check that they work correctly by previewing and testing the links.
Using Anchor Links in Canva
Anchor links allow you to link to specific parts of your design. They are particularly useful when creating long-form designs like reports or presentations.
1. To create an anchor link, select the element you want to link and click on the 'Link' icon in the toolbar. Then, choose 'Anchor' from the 'Link to' dropdown menu. Give your anchor a name and click 'Apply'.
Linking to an Anchor
2. To link to this anchor, you'll need to use a special syntax: #anchor-name. If you want to create a link from text, follow the steps mentioned above for adding hyperlinks to text, but in the 'Link to' field, enter #anchor-name instead of a URL or email address.
3. If you want to create a link from a button or shape, use the 'Shape' tab or 'Button' tab, and in the 'Link to' field, enter #anchor-name.
That's it! With these steps, you now know how to add hyperlinks in Canva, making your designs more interactive and viewer-friendly. Start experimenting with hyperlinks today and enhance your designs' functionality. Happy designing!