How to Create a URL Hyperlink Using Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software. You want to add a URL hyperlink that will allow readers to launch a website from an electronic document or PDF. Follow this 6-step process to create a URL hyperlink.

How to Create a URL Hyperlink

1. Step 1

   
   

   Open an Adobe InDesign document. Select the text you will use to launch the URL.

2. Step 2

   
   

   Select INTERACTIVE from the Window menu. Select HYPERLINKS from the sub-menu to display the Hyperlinks palette.

3. Step 3

   
   

   Click the CREATE A NEW HYPERLINK icon at the bottom of the Hyperlinks palette to display the New Hyperlink window.

4. Step 4

   
   

   The Name field defaults to the text you highlighted in step 1. Rename the hyperlink.

5. Step 5

   
   

   Select URL from the Type field. Type the destination web address in the URL field.

6. Step 6

   
   

   Select INVISIBLE RECTANGLE from the Type field. Select NONE from the Highlight field. Click OK to close the New Hyperlink window.