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HYPERLINK

Known for Creating Clickable Links

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Web

HYPERLINK belongs to the Web category. Excel functions for working with web data and connections Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Information

HYPERLINK performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Administrative Staff

HYPERLINK is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

Project Managers

HYPERLINK is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Information

HYPERLINK is used for Information. Excel functions that retrieve and display various types of information from data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 97

HYPERLINK was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

HYPERLINK was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Transforms cells into web links
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The function that turns Excel into a wannabe web browser

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

HYPERLINK has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Text

HYPERLINK accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

HYPERLINK is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

HYPERLINK is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

HYPERLINK is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

HYPERLINK runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

HYPERLINK runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

HYPERLINK runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

HYPERLINK needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Text

HYPERLINK accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Text

HYPERLINK accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Easy Link Creation

Functions that simplify the process of creating hyperlinks in spreadsheets

Customizable Display Text

Functions that offer flexible output text formatting options
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited Formatting Options

Security Warnings