Slack - How to hyperlink in Slack?
- George Apostolov
Slack - How to hyperlink in Slack?: step-by-step guide
Select the text you want to hyperlink & click on the link symbol
Paste the link here
This is how your hyperlinked text will appear!
If you want, you can remove the link preview
Quick answer: To hyperlink in Slack, select text and click the link symbol, paste the link, and optionally remove the link preview.
About this Slack tutorial
Easily add hyperlinks and manage link previews in Slack by selecting your text and pasting the URL. This guide covers slack - How to hyperlink in Slack? in 4 steps, starting with "Select the text you want to hyperlink & click on the link symbol" and finishing with "If you want, you can remove the link preview". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Slack interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does slack - How to hyperlink in Slack? take?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Slack data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Slack. Related guides: How to Integrate Canva with Slack, How to Integrate ClickUp with Slack and How to Integrate Coda with Slack. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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