Unlocking Interactivity: Learn How to Add Hyperlinks in Canva

Adding hyperlinks in Canva is a simple yet powerful way to enhance your designs and create interactive content that engages your audience, and is FREE.

I have added a hyperlinked ToC to my reading planner, and it really has made a difference when selling it for personal use as a PDF file.

If you are interested you can grab it here 

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How to Add Hyperlinks in Canva

Step 1: Create Your Design

Open Canva and start creating your design.

Step 2: Add Text or Element

Drag and drop a text box or any other element (like an image or shape) onto your design canvas. This will be the element you want to turn into a hyperlink.

Step 3: Insert the Hyperlink

1. With the element selected, look for the “Link” option in the top toolbar. It looks like a chain link icon.
2. You can also use CTRL + K to add the hyperlink
3. Click on the “Link” option. A window will pop up.
4. In the window, you have this options:
   • Website URL: Enter the full web address (URL) you want the hyperlink to lead to.
   • Email: Enter the email address you want the hyperlink to send an email to.
   • Another page in the same project –> This is great to create digital PDF files like planners or journals.
5. After entering the URL or email, click the “Apply” button.

Step 4: Customize the Link Appearance (Optional)

1. You can customize how the hyperlink looks:
   • Text: Change the hyperlink’s text (if it’s a text element).
   • Color: Modify the hyperlink color to make it stand out.
   • Underline: Toggle the underline on/off.
   • Style: Apply any desired font or style changes.

Step 5: Test the Hyperlink

To make sure the hyperlink works as intended:

1. Click the “Preview” button at the top right to see your design in action.
2. If the hyperlink is working, you’re good to go!

Step 6: Download or Share

After confirming that your hyperlinks work, you can save your design as a downloadable file or directly share it on social media, websites, or wherever you’d like.

Tips:

• Hyperlinks work best in interactive digital formats like PDFs, presentations, and web graphics.
• Remember that some platforms may have restrictions on using hyperlinks, so always check the platform’s guidelines.

Please let me know if you would like more tips about using Canva

Mabel.