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How to Rename a Link in PowerPoint

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to change a hyperlink's display text in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

Renaming a link in PowerPoint means changing the visible display text without altering the underlying URL. You can do this in just a few clicks using the Insert ribbon's Link tool.


Steps

  1. Click the linked text in your PowerPoint slide to select it.
  2. Under the Insert ribbon, open the Link tool.
  3. Change the Display Text field to your desired link name.
  4. Click OK to save and apply the new link name.

📌 Why this matters

Renaming hyperlinks in PowerPoint lets presenters replace raw URLs with clean, readable display text that improves slide clarity and audience trust. This feature is especially valuable in professional pitch decks and reports where polished, descriptive link labels reinforce credibility. Using the Insert ribbon's Link tool, users can update any hyperlink's visible name without changing the destination URL. Mastering this simple workflow helps teams maintain consistent, on-brand presentations across every slide.
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