WD97: Inserting or Pasting over Selection Retains Hyperlink (173916)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q173916

SYMPTOMS

If you select a hyperlink and then paste or insert any of the following items over the selection, Word preserves the hyperlink, although it does not preserve the hyperlink's blue underline:
  • Form Field
  • Field
  • Symbol
  • Date & Time
  • Page Number
  • Table of Contents
  • Index
  • Table of Authorities
  • Picture (if the Float Over Text check box is cleared)
  • Formula
  • File
Also, when you type over a selected hyperlink, Word preserves the hyperlink along with its blue underline.

CAUSE

This functionality is by design. When you insert, paste, or type over a selected hyperlink, Word preserves the hyperlink.

WORKAROUND

Removing the Hyperlink

To manually remove the hyperlink, follow these steps:
  1. Right-click the item containing the hyperlink, point to Hyperlink on the shortcut menu, and then click Select Hyperlink.

    NOTE: If Hyperlink is not on the shortcut menu, press F9 to display the hyperlink field code, and right-click the item again.
  2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+F9 to remove the hyperlink.

Showing the Hyperlink Underline

To retain the hyperlink and show it as a hyperlink:
  1. Right-click the item containing the hyperlink, point to Hyperlink on the shortcut menu, and then click Select Hyperlink.
  2. On the Format menu, click Style.
  3. Under List, click to select "All Styles."
  4. In the Styles list, click to select the Hyperlink style, and then click Apply.

MORE INFORMATION

Word does not preserve the hyperlink when you insert any of the following items over a selected hyperlink:
  • AutoText
  • Objects
  • Any item if the Float Over Text check box is selected

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed above.

REFERENCES

For additional information about editing hyperlinks, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

167465 WD97: Inserting a Graphic Over Hyperlink Retains Hyperlink Style

173674 WD97: Blue Underline for Hyperlink Not Placed Below Object

Or, click the Office Assistant, type How do I edit a hyperlink?, click Search, and then click to view "Change the display text or image of a hyperlink" topic.

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB173916
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