hyperlink

1 synonym for hyperlink, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A piece of text or a graphic in an electronic document that you can activate to open another document or start an action.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

link

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A piece of text or a graphic in an electronic document that you can activate to open another document or start an action.

“Click the hyperlink at the bottom of the email to read the full report.”

link

2. verb

To insert a clickable link into a text, or to refer readers to another document through one.

“Please hyperlink the company name to its website.”

link

How to use hyperlink

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

click a hyperlink follow a hyperlink insert a hyperlink hyperlink to a page

It is a slightly more formal or technical word than link.

Etymology

Formed in English from hyper- and link, or possibly as a blend of hypertext and link.

Full origin of hyperlink →

Frequently asked questions

What is a hyperlink?

A hyperlink is a clickable word or image on a screen that takes you to another page or makes something happen.

Is a hyperlink the same as a link?

In everyday use, yes. Link is the shorter word, and hyperlink is the fuller term for the same thing.

Can hyperlink be a verb?

Yes. To hyperlink is to insert a clickable link into a text, or to refer readers to another page through one. Its forms are hyperlinks, hyperlinking and hyperlinked.

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