Rational
Create a shortcut of a given path.
Description
The Excel HYPERLINK function create a shortcut or clickable link of a given location with a “friendly name”. Once a user clicks on the link, it initiates an action of opening a new workbook, a file or folder on a hard disk or server, or a web page.
Syntax
= HYPERLINK(link_location, [friendly_name])
Parameters
link_location – The location or address to open.
friendly_name [optional] – Name of the link_location to display.
Return Value
A shortcut to a specific location
Key Notes
- You can use HYPERLINK function to initiate a call for action like opening an Excel workbook, any file or a folder, download a file, open a web page and other related tasks.
- If the friendly_nameoption is empty, then link_locationis displayed to a user.
- In case the link_location argument of address is not valid the Excel will return error through a dialogue box pop up mentioning “Cannot open the specified file”.
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