Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated December 14, 2024)
This tip applies to Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Looking for a quick, easy way to remove hyperlinks without a macro? Believe it or not, you can accomplish this by using the Paste Special features of Excel. Follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Paste Special dialog box.
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