How to Change Hyperlink Color in PowerPoint

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Did you know it’s possible to change hyperlink colors in your PowerPoint presentation? You may want the hyperlink color to match the theme or your slide design. Or, to increase the contrast to improve the visibility.

We will show in simple, step-by-step instructions how to change the hyperlink color in a PowerPoint presentation. 

Two Methods to change hyperlink color in Powerpoint

  • Change individual hyperlink color.
  • Change the color of hyperlink text throughout the presentation.

Let us begin.

Method #1: Change Individual Hyperlink Color

Step #1: Open your PowerPoint Presentation

Open a PowerPoint presentation with at least one hyperlink in one slide.

Step #2: Select the hyperlink

  • Navigate to the slide with the hyperlink.
  • Select the hyperlink you want to change by dragging over it with your mouse.

Step #3: Change the color

  • Right-click on the selected hyperlink.
  • In the menu that opens, click on the down arrow next to the Font Color icon.
  • A color selector menu will open.
  • Click on a color of your choice.
  • The hyperlink color will change.

Method #2: Change the Color of All Hyperlinks

Step #1: Open your PowerPoint Presentation

Open a PowerPoint presentation with many hyperlinks in various slides.

Step #2: Choose the design variant

  • Click on the Design tab in the main menu bar to change the ribbon.
  • In the Variants group, click on the down arrow.
  • In the menu that opens, hover the mouse pointer on the Colors icon.
  • Another menu will open.
  • At the bottom of the menu, click on Customize Colors….

Step #3: Choose a new theme color for hyperlinks

  • A menu for selecting New Theme Colors will open.
  • Click on the down arrow next to Hyperlink.
  • A color selector menu will open.
  • Click on a color of your choice.
  • In the Theme Colors menu, click on the Save button at the bottom.
  • All hyperlinks in the presentation will change to the new theme color.

Step #4: Choose a new theme color for followed hyperlinks

  • In the Theme Colors menu, click on the down arrow next to Followed Hyperlink.
  • A color selector menu will open.
  • Click on a color of your choice.
  • In the Theme Colors menu, click on the Save button at the bottom.
  • Any hyperlink you have opened in the presentation will change to the new theme color.

Conclusion

We have shown you how to change the color of a single hyperlink in your presentation. We have also shown you how you can change the color of all hyperlinks throughout the presentation. At the same time, you can also change the color of any hyperlink that you open. Use our method to liven up your presentation.

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