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How to Remove a Hyperlink in Word

Tap a step to see how to remove hyperlinks in Word.

  1. Confirm the text stays, only the link goes

    The clickable link and blue underline disappear, but the words themselves stay exactly where they were.

  2. Remove every link in the document at once

    Select the whole document with Ctrl+A, then press "Ctrl+Shift+F9" to strip out all hyperlinks in one go.

  3. Why it helps

    When text copied from a webpage arrives full of unwanted links, removing the hyperlinks turns it back into clean, plain text.

When pasted web content brings a mess of links with it

Copying text from a browser or a blog post often drags along dozens of blue, clickable links you never wanted. Removing them one at a time is tedious β€” selecting the whole document and pressing Ctrl+Shift+F9 clears every hyperlink in a single step, leaving the wording untouched.

Clearing all formatting removes links too

If you also want to strip other leftover formatting from pasted text β€” fonts, colors, bullet styles β€” selecting it and clicking "Clear All Formatting" (or pressing Ctrl+Spacebar) on the Home tab removes hyperlinks along with everything else, resetting the text to the document's default style in one move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stop email and web addresses from automatically becoming links in the first place?

Yes. In AutoCorrect options (usually under proofing or autoformat settings), turning off "Internet and network paths with hyperlinks" stops Word from auto-linking addresses as you type.

Why does the text stay blue even after I remove the hyperlink?

Removing a hyperlink only turns off the clickable link behavior β€” it does not automatically reset the font color. To make the text black again, select it and change the font color separately.