The simplest way to delete all links in Word 2016

When copying text from a browser into Word 2016, you may encounter a situation where the text contains many unwanted links. Manually removing each hyperlink is very time-consuming.

This tutorial will help you remove all links in Word 2016 using the available tools, ensuring quick and easy operation.

Instructions to delete all links in Word 2016

Step 1: From the text you want to delete the link in Word 2016 .

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Highlight all the text you want to delete the link from. And press Alt + F11 to bring up the Microsoft Visual Basic window.

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Step 2: Next, select Insert , then Module .

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Step 3: Enter the following code into the Module window .

"Sub Remove_Hyperlink_KoDZ()

Dim As Long

For i = ActiveDocument.Hyperlinks.Count To 1 Step -1

ActiveDocument.Hyperlinks(i).Delete

Next i

End Sub"

Then click Run .

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Step 4: On the Macros window, continue to click Run again.

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Once done, go back to your document and check all the links, hyperlinks present in your document have been removed

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Converting Word files to PDF helps secure data when sharing over the internet. If you are using Word 2016 and want to protect the content of the document before sending it, converting Word to PDF is a useful option. You can refer to the detailed instructions to do it quickly and easily.

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