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mplanner
Copper Contributor
Jan 09, 2025

Hyperlink won't go far enough

I have a sheet that tracks completion of maintenance inspections. The file path is fairly simple, frequency of the inspection, then the inspection type, then the craft. I am trying to hyperlink the t...
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Kidd_Ip
MVP
Jan 09, 2025

Take this:

 

  1. Check the Full Path: Ensure that the full path is correctly entered in the hyperlink. Sometimes, a small typo or missing character can cause the link to break.
  2. Use the HYPERLINK Function: Instead of manually creating the hyperlink, use the HYPERLINK function in Excel. The syntax is:
    =HYPERLINK("full_path_to_the_folder", "display_text")

    This can help ensure that the entire path is recognized.

  3. Verify Folder Permissions: Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to access the folders. Sometimes, restricted permissions can cause the hyperlink to stop at a certain point.
  4. Check for Special Characters: Ensure that there are no special characters in the folder names that might be causing the issue. Characters like #, %, and & can sometimes interfere with hyperlinks.
  5. Update Excel: Ensure that your Excel software is up to date. Sometimes, bugs in older versions can cause issues with hyperlinks.