Make Image Maps and Hotspots in PowerPoint to Link To Other Slides or Websites

Draw a Rectangle Around the Area That Will Be the Hotspot on the Image Map

Draw a rectangle to create the hotspot link on the image map

© Wendy Russell

Draw a rectangle around the area on the column chart that will become the first hotspot on the image map. Do not be concerned about the color of the rectangle. The color will later become invisible.

• Decide Where to Place Hotspots on the Image Map
• Use Action Buttons to Make Hotspots on the Image Map
• Draw a Rectangle Around the Area That Will Be the Hotspot on the Image Map
• Link the Hotspot on the Image Map to a Specific Slide
• Select the Slide That the Hotspot Will Link To
• PowerPoint Action Settings Dialog Box Options
• Format the Image Map AutoShape to Make the Hotspot Transparent
• Rectangle Hotspot on the Image Map is Now Transparent
• Check the Hotspot on the Image Map in Slide Show View
• Test the Hotspot on the Image Map