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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File
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Hotspots Tab
Create or modify links and hotspots in a capture or, insert new hotspots. Click on a hotspot to view and modify
the hotspot properties or reposition and resize the hotspot.
You can only see the hotspots in the Hotspots tab.
Once you complete the hotspots, email or save the image in a format that supports hotspots. See also
Image File Types that Support Hotspots and Hotspots Not Supported Dialog Box.
Copy the image to the clipboard and paste it into Microsoft PowerPoint to retain all hotspots and Flash
Popups.
To Add a Link or Hotspot
1. Select the shape of the Selection tool.
2. Drag to create a hotspot on the canvas.
3. Add hotspot properties including tooltip and link address.
In the Shapes group, select the shape of the hotspot. Drag on the canvas to
create.
In the Links group, enter the following:
Link address: Enter the address for the link.
Tooltip: Enter the text that appears when you hover over the hotspot with
the mouse. This tooltip is only works in files saved in the MHT format. Use
Flash popups for tooltips in SWF files.
In the Flash Popup group select the following options:
Outline: Only available with the Text Flash popup option. Select a color for
the text popup border.
Fill: Only available with the Text Flash popup option. Select a color for the
text popup background.