Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that generates a hyperlink for a term in text, wherein the hyperlink is directed to an entry for the term in one or more knowledge bases, wherein a knowledge base can provide information about different types of terms, such as, acronyms, technical terms, individuals, groups, companies, projects, etc. During operation, the system automatically scans through words in the text and searches the one or more knowledge bases to identify matching terms. If an entry for the word is found in a knowledge base, the system hyperlinks to the entry for the term. In this way, when a reader follows the hyperlink (e.g., clicks on the term), the reader is directed to the entry for the term in the knowledge base.