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Here's how to Fix Hyperlinks not opening or working in Excel.

There are a few reasons why hyperlinks might not be opening or working in Excel. Here are some possible causes and solutions:

* **The path to the linked file has changed.** If you have moved the linked file to a different location, Excel will not be able to find it. To fix this, you will need to update the path to the linked file in the hyperlink.
* **The hyperlink is not formatted correctly.** Make sure that the hyperlink is formatted as a hyperlink. To do this, select the text that you want to make into a hyperlink and then click on the "Insert" tab. In the "Links" group, click on the "Hyperlink" button. In the "Link to" dialog box, select the "Existing File or Web Address" option and then enter the path to the linked file.
* **The hyperlink is broken.** If the hyperlink is broken, it means that the linked file cannot be found. To fix this, you will need to repair or replace the linked file.
* **The hyperlink is disabled.** If the hyperlink is disabled, it will not open when you click on it. To enable the hyperlink, right-click on it and then select "Enable" from the menu.

If you have tried all of the above and you are still having trouble with hyperlinks in Excel, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

Here are some additional tips that may help to prevent problems with hyperlinks in Excel:

* Make sure that you are using the latest version of Excel.
* Save your Excel files in a location where you have access to them.
* Avoid using special characters in hyperlinks.
* Test your hyperlinks before you share them with others.

i. There are a few ways to activate hyperlinks in Excel.

**Method 1:**

1. Select the cell that contains the hyperlink.
2. On the **Insert** tab, in the **Links** group, click **Hyperlink**.
3. In the **Link to** dialog box, select the type of link that you want to create.
4. In the **Address** box, enter the address of the link.
5. Click **OK**.

**Method 2:**

1. Select the cell that contains the hyperlink.
2. Type the URL of the link in the cell.
3. Press **Ctrl**+**K**.
4. In the **Link to** dialog box, select the type of link that you want to create.
5. In the **Address** box, verify that the URL is correct.
6. Click **OK**.

**Method 3:**

1. Select the cell that contains the hyperlink.
2. Right-click the cell and select **Insert - Hyperlink**.
3. In the **Link to** dialog box, select the type of link that you want to create.
4. In the **Address** box, enter the address of the link.
5. Click **OK**.

Once you have activated a hyperlink, it will appear as a blue underlined text in the cell. When you click on the hyperlink, it will open the linked file or website.

Here are some additional tips for working with hyperlinks in Excel:

* You can also use hyperlinks to link to other cells in the same workbook.
* You can use hyperlinks to link to email addresses.
* You can use hyperlinks to link to files on your computer.
* You can use hyperlinks to link to websites.
* You can use hyperlinks to link to other applications.

You can also use hyperlinks to create interactive documents. For example, you could create a hyperlink that takes the user to a different page in the document when they click on it. Or, you could create a hyperlink that opens a new window when the user clicks on it.

Hyperlinks can be a great way to make your Excel documents more interactive and user-friendly.