What is a hyperlink?
A hyperlink is a clickable or pressable element directing users to an image, document, or online content.
Why should you create descriptive hyperlinks in Teams?
- Descriptive hyperlinks will allow all users to quickly scan through more information in a Teams conversation more efficiently.
- Descriptive links help users find what they're looking for quickly. Most people scan web pages, and non-descriptive links require users to read the surrounding text to understand the context.
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Descriptive link text helps people with cognitive impairments differentiate between links.
What should your hyperlink say?
- Use the title on the destination page for the hyperlink text.
- Avoid using generic link text like "Click here" or "Learn more".
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Make sure the link is clear, descriptive, purposeful, and meaningful.
How to add descriptive hyperlinks in Microsoft Teams.
- In the meeting chat where you type a message, open your formatting options and select the "Format" icon in the compose box (text/message field).
![Format button in teams.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/881/653/original/format%20pic.png)
2. Select the "hyperlink" icon. If the icon is hidden, press the ellipsis icon "more options" (three-dot symbol ) to open the "hyperlink icon".
!['Insert link" symbol highlighted in](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/881/762/original/new%20insert%20link.png)
3. Insert a title for the hyperlink and paste the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) characters in the address bar. When done, press the “Insert” button.
![](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/881/753/original/insert%20pic.png)
4. Once you added the title/descriptive text and the address, select the "Send" icon.
!["Send" icon highlighted in teams chat.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/881/972/original/send%20pic.png)
5. Now your descriptive hyperlinks will convey clear and accurate information about the destination page they are going to. For example, here is a New car buying guide that is an accessible hyperlink.
![Hyperlink in conversation](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/879/769/original/Screenshot%202024-10-31%20143401.png)