Removing Hyperlinks without a Macro

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:

  1. In a blank cell, enter the number 1.
  2. Select the cell and press Ctrl+C. The cell content (1) is now copied to the Clipboard.
  3. Hold down the Ctrl key as you click each hyperlink you want to remove.
  4. Choose Paste Special from the Edit menu. Excel displays the Paste Special dialog box. (See Figure 1.)

    5. Figure 1. The Paste Special dialog box.

  5. Select the Multiply radio button.
  6. Click OK. All the hyperlinks are removed, but the text of the hyperlinks remain.
  7. Delete the cell you created in step 1.

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