HYPERLINK function
Build a labelled link to a document or location.
This reference covers the native Excel function. Its required application features or connected services are not implemented by the local worksheet engine. Check the linked Microsoft documentation for availability and complete option values.
Syntax
HYPERLINK(link_location, [friendly_name])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| link_location | Yes | The destination address or document location. |
| friendly_name | No | The label shown for the link instead of its destination. |
Try HYPERLINK
Create a labelled reference link
=HYPERLINK(A2,B2)The destination and displayed label are separate arguments. This sample checks the returned label without visiting the destination or transmitting source cells to it.
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HYPERLINK · top-level call
=HYPERLINK(A2,B2)Follow the cells behind a result
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Reference and compatibility
Original SheetTutor reference notes / Microsoft documentation. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.