Hyperlink - unable to open the specified file
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Hello,
I am working on PowerPoint and I need to create a link that takes me to Excel.
I am able to follow the steps correctly, my link is valid, but the message "unable to open the specified file" always appears.
I need to create this PowerPoint for a presentation, so my files are on a USB drive: I think the problem comes from there, but I have no choice but to use a USB.
Is there a way for me to access my files on my USB (and from another computer) or will it not work as long as the files are on the USB drive?
I am working on PowerPoint and I need to create a link that takes me to Excel.
I am able to follow the steps correctly, my link is valid, but the message "unable to open the specified file" always appears.
I need to create this PowerPoint for a presentation, so my files are on a USB drive: I think the problem comes from there, but I have no choice but to use a USB.
Is there a way for me to access my files on my USB (and from another computer) or will it not work as long as the files are on the USB drive?
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Hello,
No, the two files do not need to be stored in the same place. That said, they are since they are both on your USB drive.
However, I can imagine that when you created your hyperlink, your documents were not together yet, or your PowerPoint file hadn't been saved. So you probably have a link with the drive letter of your USB, and when switching machines, the letter is likely different because it’s an absolute link.
Try the following: right-click => “Edit Link” and there you will find, for example, F:\myfile.xlsx. Delete the F:\. Your link will become relative and the issue should be fixed.
m@ina
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No, the two files do not need to be stored in the same place. That said, they are since they are both on your USB drive.
However, I can imagine that when you created your hyperlink, your documents were not together yet, or your PowerPoint file hadn't been saved. So you probably have a link with the drive letter of your USB, and when switching machines, the letter is likely different because it’s an absolute link.
Try the following: right-click => “Edit Link” and there you will find, for example, F:\myfile.xlsx. Delete the F:\. Your link will become relative and the issue should be fixed.
m@ina
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Beware of herbal tea: it is a dangerous poison...
