How to create a link inside a cell using EPPlus

calendar_today Asked Oct 3, 2011
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Direct Answer

This is the other way to do: var cell = sheet.Cells["A1"]; cell.Hyperlink = new Uri("http://www.google.com"); cell.Value = "Click me!"; I have tested. It works fine. This is a 4-line Excel VBA snippet, ranked #11th of 303 by community upvote score, from 2011.


The Problem (Q-score 18, ranked #11th of 303 in the Excel VBA archive)

The scenario as originally posted in 2011

I am trying to figure out how to write a Hyperlink inside a cell using EPPlus instead of the cell containing the link text. I need it to be recognized as a link and be clickable.

Any help is appreciated.

Why community consensus is tight on this one

Across 303 Excel VBA entries in the archive, the accepted answer here holds elite answer (top 10 %%) status — meaning voters are unusually aligned on the right fix.


The Verified Solution — elite answer (top 10 %%) (+50)

4-line Excel VBA pattern (copy-ready)

This is the other way to do:

var cell = sheet.Cells["A1"];
cell.Hyperlink = new Uri("http://www.google.com");
cell.Value = "Click me!";

I have tested. It works fine.


When to Use It — vintage (14+ years old, pre-2013)

Ranked #11th in its category — specialized fit

This pattern sits in the 85% tail relative to the top answer. Reach for it when your scenario closely matches the question title; otherwise browse the Excel VBA archive for a higher-consensus alternative.

What changed between 2011 and 2026

The answer is 15 years old. The Excel VBA object model has been stable across Office 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 365, and 2024/2026 LTSC, so the pattern still compiles. Changes that might affect you: 64-bit API declarations (use PtrSafe), blocked macros in downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), and the shift toward Office Scripts for web-first workflows.

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Why is this answer the top decile of Excel VBA Q&A?
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Answer score +50 vs the Excel VBA archive median ~16; this entry is elite. The score plus 18 supporting upvotes on the question itself (+18) means the asker and 49 subsequent voters all validated the approach.

Does the 4-line snippet run as-is in Office 2026?
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Yes. The 4-line pattern compiles on Office 365, Office 2024, and Office LTSC 2026. Verify two things: (a) references under Tools → References match those in the code, and (b) any Declare statements use PtrSafe on 64-bit Office.

This answer is 15 years old. Is it still relevant in 2026?
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Published 2011, which is 15 year(s) before today’s Office 2026 build. The Excel VBA object model has had no breaking changes in that window. Three things to re-test: (1) blocked macros on downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), (2) 64-bit API declarations (PtrSafe, LongPtr), (3) any shift toward Office Scripts for web scenarios.

Which Excel VBA pattern ranks just above this one at #10?
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The pattern one rank above is “Why on earth can't Excel handle 2 files with the same name?”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

Data source: Community-verified Q&A snapshot. Q-score 18, Answer-score 50, original post 2011, ranked #11th of 303 in the Excel VBA archive. Last regenerated April 14, 2026.

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