How can you create a hyperlink to a specific slide in your presentation?

Creating a hyperlink to a specific slide within your PowerPoint presentation is accomplished by selecting the text or object you want to use as the hyperlink, then accessing the Action Settings feature. Within Action Settings, you can choose to link directly to another slide within your presentation. This functionality allows for dynamic navigation, making it easier for the audience to jump to key points without having to manually scroll through the slides.

The other options do not serve the purpose of linking to a specific slide. Dragging and dropping the slide to an object is not a recognized method for creating hyperlinks in PowerPoint. The Format Painter tool is designed for copying formatting from one element and applying it to another; it does not facilitate linking or navigation. Lastly, hyperlinks in PowerPoint are versatile and can link to slides, showing that the statement that hyperlinks can only link to external websites is inaccurate. This knowledge of how to navigate within your presentation effectively enhances the overall interactivity and flow of your slides for your audience.