How do we hyperlink only a few words in a text block in Illustrator?

[June Rabbit]

Is there a way to only add a hyperlink to a few words in a sentence without adding the hyperlink to the entire text block?

Thanks to a recent update, I can use the Attributes window to add a hyperlink to a selected object, even a block of text. What I am looking for is a way to add a hyperlink to a string of words within that text, instead of hyperlinking the entire text box.

I know that a workaround would be to create an invisible shape—layered above the selected words—and add the hyperlink to that instead, but if there is an integrated method I'd love to learn about it.

Thanks for your time.

[Monika Gause]

Other than the hack you already mentioned: no, it's not possible. Use Acrobat for creating links in PDFs. Or create layouts in InDesign and make links.

[Mike_Gondek]

In InDesign, highlight text and use Window >> Interactive >>Hyperlink.

[June Rabbit]

In InDesign, highlight text and use Window >> Interactive >>Hyperlink.

By @Mike_Gondek

Will this allow me to copy hyperlinked text from InDesign and paste it into text boxes in Illustrator?

[Michael Bullo]

Expanding on the suggestion by @Mike_Gondek, could you use InDesign? Place any Illustrator graphics into InDesign and format your text within InDesign where you will have greater control and formatting options.

[June Rabbit]

I know that InDesign is far superior over Illustrator when it comes to creating print documents and their digital counterparts. However, the nature of my freelance work sometimes means using the client's existing .AI templates to produce their desired deliverables.

I have had success in porting over some of the earlier templates into InDesign for a fee, but sometimes the nature of the project does not leave room in the budget or timeline for that.

In this instance, I used my previously mentioned workaround this time to finish the project in a timely manner.