How to Create a HyperLink in a PDF Document

Click to enlarge  (Tools > Edit PDF > Link > Add or Edit).

• Move the pointer over the link rectangle so that the handles appear.
• Do one of the followings:
  • To move the link rectangle, drag it.
  • To resize the link rectangle, drag any corner point.

Change the appearance of a link

1. Select the Add or Edit link tool  Click to enlarge  (Tools > Edit PDF > Link > Add or Edit).
2. Double-click the link rectangle.
3. In the Appearance tab of the Link Properties dialog box, choose a color, line thickness, and line style for the link.
4. Select a highlight style for when the link is selected:

None
Doesn't change the appearance of the link.
Invert
Changes the link's color to its opposite.
Outline
Changes the link's outline color to its opposite.
Inset
Creates the appearance of an embossed rectangle.
Note:
The Link Type, Color, and Line Style options are not available if Invisible is selected for Appearance.

1. Select Invisible Rectangle for Link Type if you don't want users to see the link in the PDF. An invisible link is useful if the link is over an image.
2. Select the Locked option if you want to prevent users from accidentally changing your settings.
3. To test the link, select the Hand tool.

Note:
The link properties in the Create Link dialog box apply to all new links that you create until you change the properties. To reuse the appearance settings for a link, right-click the link whose properties you want to use as the default and choose Use Current Appearance As New Default.
Edit a link action

1. Select the Add or Edit link tool  Click to enlarge  (Tools > Edit PDF > Link > Add or Edit).
2. Double-click the link rectangle.
3. In the Actions tab of the Link Properties dialog box, select the listed action you want to change, and click Edit.

Delete a link

1. Select the Add or Edit link tool  Click to enlarge  (Tools > Edit PDF > Link > Add or Edit).
2. Select the link rectangle you want to delete.
3. Choose Edit > Delete or press the Delete key.