How to Link Planner Tabs in Minutes—The Fast, No-Code Way

Sick of spending more time linking than designing? A planner that jumps to the right month at a tap feels premium, commands higher prices on Etsy, and keeps your buyers coming back. The problem? Manually drawing 120 rectangles is soul-crushing. Let’s fix that.

Why Clickable Tabs Matter

  • One-tap navigation = happier customers
  • Higher perceived value (and price) on marketplaces
  • Saves you from endless “How do I find April?” support emails

The Old Manual Method (and Why It Hurts)

  • Draw hotspot → copy → paste → adjust → repeat forever
  • One wrong move and every link is off by one page
  • Zero time left for new designs (or, you know… life)

Meet PDF-Linkr (Free Demo)

PDF-Linkr batch-links every tab in one click. The demo lets you hyperlink up to 12 pages—enough to see the magic on a full year of monthly tabs.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Export your planner as a PDF (Canva, Keynote, PowerPoint—anything works).
  2. Open the PDF in the PDF-Linkr demo.
  3. Select The area for your links
  4. Select the CSV (created by PDF-Linkr for you don't worry!)
  5. Click Process Links.
  6. Done! All your tabs are linked in one click.

Watch the full tutorial 


FAQ – People Also Ask

1. What are the steps to creating a hyperlinked digital planner in Canva?

Design as usual, export to PDF, then follow the step by step tutorials included with  PDF-Linkr. Canva’s built-in link tool works, but it’s one tab at a time; and Canva limits the number of pages you can create in one document.  PDF-Linkr batches them all.

2. What tools are necessary to create a digital planner with hyperlinks for sale on Etsy?

  • Design: Canva / Keynote / PowerPoint / Affinity / InDesign
  • Batch linking: PDF-Linkr 
  • Testing: GoodNotes, Notability, or any PDF viewer

3. Which software is most effective for designing a digital planner with hyperlinks?

The hyperlink speed comes from PDF-Linkr, not the design app, so choose whichever UI sparks joy.

4. How can I add interactive tabs to my digital planner?

Draw one tab rectangle in PDF-Linkr, select your csv, and click Process Links. Interactive tabs appear across every page instantly.

5. What is the process for integrating hyperlinks into a GoodNotes digital planner?

Link the PDF with PDF-Linkr → import into GoodNotes → test. GoodNotes reads standard PDF hyperlinks natively, so everything just works.

6. How do I create an editable digital planner that includes hyperlinks?

Keep text layers editable in Canva/Keynote, export to PDF, batch-link with PDF-Linkr, then distribute the linked PDF or share the source file for clients who need to swap colors.

7. Which program is better for hyperlinks in a digital planner—Keynote or PowerPoint?

Design preference only; hyperlinking speed is identical once you export the PDF and run it through PDF-Linkr.

Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

  • Designing like a printed planner. Space tabs far enough apart for finger taps.
  • Linking before finalizing page order. Finish layouts first, link last.
  • Relying on Canva’s single-page link tool. It breaks in some third-party apps.

Download the Free Demo

Curious yet? Grab the demo, link up to 12 pages, and watch the time savings click in.

 

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