Adding website links to an AI file can be a useful and engaging way to provide additional information or interactivity to your designs. Whether you’re creating digital artwork, web banners, or interactive presentations, adding clickable website links in AI files can help drive traffic to specific sites and enhance the user experience. The process for adding website links to AI files in 2018 is relatively simple and can be accomplished by following a few straightforward steps.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator:
First, launch Adobe Illustrator and open the AI file to which you want to add a website link. Make sure that you have the file open in the Illustrator workspace.
2. Select the Object:
Identify the object or text to which you want to attach the website link. This could be an image, a shape, or a block of text. Click on the object to select it.
3. Open the Hyperlinks Panel:
Navigate to the “Window” menu at the top of the Illustrator interface, then select “Hyperlinks” from the dropdown menu. This will open the Hyperlinks panel, which allows you to manage and create hyperlinks within your AI file.
4. Add the Website Link:
In the Hyperlinks panel, click on the “New Hyperlink” icon, which looks like a small piece of chain link. This will open a dialog box where you can enter the website URL that you want to link to. Simply type or paste the URL into the appropriate field and click “OK” to create the hyperlink.
5. Test the Link:
After adding the website link, you can test it by clicking on the object in the AI file. If the hyperlink is working correctly, it should open the web browser and navigate to the specified URL when clicked.
6. Save the AI File:
Once you have added the website links to your AI file, be sure to save your changes to preserve the hyperlinks. When saving the file, ensure that you choose a compatible file format that supports hyperlinks, such as PDF or SVG, if you intend to share or distribute the file.
By following these steps, you can easily add website links to your AI files in Adobe Illustrator 2018. This feature can be particularly useful for creating interactive PDFs, clickable prototypes, or digital designs with embedded call-to-action buttons. Whether you are a graphic designer, web developer, or digital marketer, incorporating website links into your AI files can enhance the functionality and interactivity of your designs, ultimately providing a more dynamic and engaging user experience.
