Syntax
=HYPERLINK(link_location, [friendly_name])Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
link_location | Required | The address to open |
friendly_name | Optional | The text to show in the cell (the address when left out) |
How to use HYPERLINK
HYPERLINK takes 1 required argument and 1 optional argument. Type =HYPERLINK( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.
Examples
Each result below was calculated by the SheetsBat formula engine.
=HYPERLINK("https://example.com", "Example")Result =HYPERLINK("https://example.com")Result Related web functions
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