WD98: Inserting or Pasting over Selection Retains Hyperlink (182476)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q182476

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition, 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 of Word 98 Macintosh Edition. 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. Hold down CONTROL and click (CONTROL-click) the item containing the hyperlink. Point to Hyperlink on the shortcut menu, and then click Edit Hyperlink.

    NOTE: If Hyperlink is not on the shortcut menu, then press OPTION+F9 to display the hyperlink field code, hold down CONTROL, and click the item again.
  2. Click Remove Link.

Showing the Hyperlink Underline

To retain the hyperlink and show it as a hyperlink:

  1. Hold down CONTROL and 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

REFERENCES

For more information about editing hyperlinks, 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."

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:

179216 OFF98: How to Use the Microsoft Office Installer Program

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/21/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB182476
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