HYPERLINK Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples & Practice

Learn the Excel HYPERLINK function: Creates a clickable link. Try focused practice and download a free workbook.

Syntax

=HYPERLINK(link_location, [friendly_name])

Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.

Worked example

=HYPERLINK("https://example.com","Open")

Expected result: Open

This compact MIS-style table is prepared for HYPERLINK. Read the headers before building the formula.

Professional use

Create navigation links in dashboards.

Practice HYPERLINK · Download practice .xlsx

Apply your skills

Explore MIS and finance projects

Questions and answers

How can I practise HYPERLINK?

Use the focused ten-question HYPERLINK lab, then download its workbook for ten additional function-specific tasks and an answer key. Core learning works without an account.

Which Excel version supports HYPERLINK?

Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.

Does the browser simulator replace Microsoft Excel?

No. It supports a selected set of formula behavior for practice. Native workbook recalculation, full function compatibility, PivotTables and external data features must be checked in your own Excel installation.

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