How to Insert, Edit and Remove Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word 2003

Creating documents that have live Web or email address links in them is a snap thanks to the hyperlink editing features included in the more recent versions of word processors. This fairly useful feature allows users to create and insert email or Web addresses simply by typing them in. Additionally, users can even take portions of text and add a hyperlink to them, making it far easier to reference said portions of text to URLs on the World Wide Web.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Select where you wish to place the hyperlink. Either click anywhere inside of the document that you wish to place a hyperlink, or highlight a portion of text to create a hyperlink on.

2. Insert the hyperlink. Click on the “Insert” tab on the command bar and select “Hyperlink.” An insert hyperlink properties box will open. In the “Address” field type in the desired Web or email address, making sure to use the "http://" Web address protocol for URLs. If you are typing in an email address, simply type in the actual address itself. Click the “Okay” button to insert the hyperlink.

3. Edit the hyperlink. Highlight the hyperlink and then right-click on it with the mouse. Select “Edit Hyperlink” from the submenu and make any edits as desired. Click “Okay” to save your edits.

4. Remove the hyperlink. Highlight the hyperlink and then right-click on it. Select “Remove Hyperlink” from the submenu that opens.

Tips & Warnings

• This feature is great for inserting email addresses and Web addresses that are clickable into documents.
• Double check the hyperlink to assure that you typed in the proper Web address.