Changing 'Alt Text' of Hyperlinks in LaTeX

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the ability to change the 'alt text' or title text for hyperlinks when using the hyperref package in LaTeX. Participants explore whether this can be achieved within the PDF format or if alternative packages are necessary.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about changing the 'alt text' for links using the hyperref package and asks if there are alternative packages available.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about the purpose of the change, questioning whether it relates to latex2html or if the PDF format itself supports title text.
  • A participant notes that hovering over a PDF link displays a title box with the URL but is uncertain about the customization options available for this feature.
  • One participant expresses doubt about the possibility of customization, stating that their research indicates hyperref does not support it and that it appears to be a standard limitation.
  • A later reply acknowledges the lack of further avenues to explore regarding the issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express uncertainty about the ability to customize the 'alt text' for hyperlinks in LaTeX, with no consensus on a solution or alternative approaches.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations related to the hyperref package and the standard behavior of PDF links, but do not resolve the issue of customization.

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I'm using the hyperref package in LaTeX and I was wondering if there's a way to change the 'alt text' (title text) for links. Anyone know? Perhaps there is a different package I could use?
 
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I don't know the answer but am curious now. Are you doing this to use with latex2html, or does the pdf format support title text as well?
 
When I hover over a PDF link I see a title box with the URL. I don't know if this can be customized or not. I hoped that it could be, and that further it could be customized from pdfLaTeX.
 
Hmm... yeah. I'm not sure it's possible. I looked around for a while and found nothing. hyperref does not seem to support it and it's pretty standard. Sorry I can't help more.
 
At least now I know not to look further. :-p

Thanks for looking into it.
 

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