latexacronym

How can I create hyperlink in Acronyms in latex


How can I make my acronyms such that if someone clicks on acronyms then gets redirected to the actual list where all the acronyms are listed?

\documentclass{scrbook}
\usepackage[acronym]{glossaries}
\makeglossaries

\input{acronyms}

\begin{document}
\mainmatter
\printglossary[type=\acronymtype]

\chapter{ch1}
\acrfull{WLAN} is used as a trial for my example and problem

\chapter{ch2}
\acrfull{LAN} is used as a trial for my example and problem
\arcshort{LAN}

\end{document}

with acronyms.tex:

\newacronym{WLAN}{WLAN}{Wireless Local Area Network}
\newacronym{LAN}{LAN}{Local Area Network}


Solution

  • Adding the hyperref package will give you cross-references between your acronyms and the list of acronyms:

    \documentclass{scrbook}
    
    \usepackage{hyperref}
    \usepackage[acronym]{glossaries}
    \makeglossaries
    
    \newacronym{WLAN}{WLAN}{Wireless Local Area Network}
    \newacronym{LAN}{LAN}{Local Area Network}
    
    \begin{document}
    \mainmatter
    \printglossary[type=\acronymtype]
    
    \chapter{ch1}
    \acrfull{WLAN} is used as a trial for my example and problem
    
    \chapter{ch2}
    \acrfull{LAN} is used as a trial for my example and problem
    
    \end{document}