Hyperlinks are used to reference data not being displayed in a slide currently being viewed. The function of a hyperlink allows for the presenter to jump back and forth between specific slides in the presentation, a website, or an email address. 

Follow the steps below to add a hyperlink to your presentation. 

1. To add a hyperlink open the Powerpoint presentation in edit mode and click on the Insert tab

2. A hyperlink can be placed anywhere in the slide however, it is recommended that the link be placed on an image or object. Click on the image or word and then click on the Link button.

3. The Link button will prompt the Insert Hyperlink window where you can set up the following options:

a. Web Page or File: Link a website or file by adding the URL address

b. This Document: Link to another slide in the Powerpoint

c. Email Address: Link to create an email

4. Always test that the links are working properly.