In this article, we will show you different ways on how to create a link to an Excel file in an email. Simply follow the process below.
Follow the simple steps below to create a link to an Excel file in an email.
Open the Excel file you want to share. Click on 'File' in the top-left corner.
Then, select 'Share'. This step leads you to various sharing options.
In the sharing section, enter the email addresses of the people you want to share with.
Decide whether to share the link with anyone who has the link or only with specific people you choose.
Determine if recipients can edit or just view the file. Here, you can also apply additional security measures like setting a password for accessing the document.
After setting up sharing preferences and permissions, click 'Send'. This action emails a link to the recipients, granting them the access you've set up.
Follow the steps below to hyperlink an Excel file in an email.
Find the saved Excel file in your computer's storage. Right-click on the file and select 'Copy as path' to copy the file's location.
Open your Outlook application. Click on 'New Email' to begin writing a new message.
In the body of your new email in Outlook, right-click and paste the copied file path.
This inserts a clickable link to your Excel file in the email.
Enter the email address of your recipient, add a relevant subject line, and type any message you wish to include in your email.
Review your email to ensure all details are correct. Click 'Send' to dispatch your email with the link to your Excel file.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to create a link to an Excel file in an email. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to extract names from email addresses in Excel or our article on how to copy emails from Excel to Outlook.
