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

PowerPoint Action Settings Dialog Box Options

options for hotspot link

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There are several linking options available in the Action Settings dialog box.

Options include

• Hyperlink to - as shown in Step 4
  
  
• Run Program - this option would start up another program when the hyperlink was clicked.
  
  
• Run Macro - this option would start a macro that was contained within this presentation. See this related tutorial on How to create macros in PowerPoint.
  
  
• Play a Sound - this option will start playing a sound file that you have included in the presentation. See this related tutorial on How to add music or sounds in PowerPoint.

• 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