How to Hyperlink in Google Docs

Quick steps: add a hyperlink in Google Docs

1. Highlight the text you want to link.
2. Press Ctrl + K on Windows or ChromeOS, or Command + K on Mac.
3. Paste or type the web address.
4. Click Apply.

Method 1: Use the keyboard shortcut

Select the words that should become clickable, then press Ctrl + K on Windows or ChromeOS, or Command + K on Mac. Paste the destination URL into the link field and choose Apply. This is usually the fastest way to add a link without leaving the keyboard.

Method 2: Use Insert > Link

Highlight the text, open Insert in the top menu, and select Link. Enter the URL in the field, then click Apply. You can also use this panel to search for another Google Drive file instead of pasting its address.

Link to a section in the same Google Doc

Google Docs uses bookmarks when you need a link that jumps to another part of the same document.

1. Place the cursor where readers should land.
2. Choose Insert > Bookmark.
3. Select the text that should link to that location, then open the link tool with Ctrl + K or Command + K.
4. Open Headings and bookmarks, choose the bookmark, and click Apply.

Add a hyperlink in the Google Docs mobile app

Open the document in edit mode and highlight the text. Tap Insert, choose Link, add the display text and URL, then tap Done. On Android, you can link to an existing bookmark, but you must create the bookmark on a computer first.

Edit or remove a hyperlink

Click or tap the linked text to open its link card. Choose Edit link to replace the URL, or Remove link to delete the hyperlink while keeping the visible text. If a link opens the wrong page, edit the destination rather than deleting and retyping the sentence.

Common hyperlink problems

• The link option is unavailable: Make sure you have edit permission and have selected text in the document.
• The link opens the wrong page: Open the link card, choose Edit link, and replace the URL.
• People cannot open a linked Drive file: Check the file’s sharing permissions. A correct link will not override restricted access.

If you create repeatable team instructions, see our guides to software training and SOP documentation. You may also find How to create a Google Meet link useful.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for adding a hyperlink in Google Docs?

Press Ctrl + K on Windows or ChromeOS, or Command + K on Mac, after selecting the text you want to link.

Can I link to another Google Doc?

Yes. Paste the other document’s URL into the link field, or search for the file by name. Make sure the people reading your document also have permission to open the linked file.

Can I link to a section in the same document?

Yes. Add a bookmark at the destination, then select Headings and bookmarks in the link panel and choose that bookmark.

How do I remove a hyperlink without deleting the text?

Select the linked text, open its link card, and choose Remove link. The words stay in the document as regular text.