Remove Hyperlinks in Word Quickly – Delete Single, Multiple, or All Links

Hyperlinks are helpful when sharing references or linking to websites in Microsoft Word. However, sometimes you may want to remove or delete hyperlinks from text in Word — especially when preparing a professional report, printing a document, or cleaning up copied web content. In this tutorial, you will learn two practical methods to remove hyperlinks while keeping the original text intact.

💡 Quick Navigation:

• Method 1 (Built-in): Remove Hyperlinks Using Word Features
  • Remove a single hyperlink in Word
  • Remove multiple hyperlinks at once in Word (Ctrl + Shift + F9)
  • Stop Word from automatically creating hyperlinks in Word
• Method 2 (Faster): Remove Hyperlinks Using Kutools for Word
  • Remove all hyperlinks from the whole document in Word
  • Remove all hyperlinks from a selected part of the document in Word
• Word vs Kutools: Which Method Should You Choose?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Method 1 (Built-in): Remove Hyperlinks Using Word Features

Microsoft Word includes several built-in ways to remove hyperlinks, whether you want to delete a single hyperlink or remove all hyperlinks in the document at once.

Remove a Single Hyperlink in Word

1. Right-click the hyperlink.
2. Select Remove Hyperlink from the context menu.
   

Result: The hyperlink will be removed immediately, but the display text remains unchanged.

Remove Multiple Hyperlinks at Once in Word (Ctrl + Shift + F9)

1. Select the text containing hyperlinks (or press Ctrl + A to select the entire document).
   
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + F9.

Result: All hyperlinks within the selected content will be converted into plain text instantly.

Stop Word from Automatically Creating Hyperlinks in Word

To prevent Word from automatically converting URLs into hyperlinks:

1. Click File → Options.
2. In the Word Options dialog,
   • ① Select Proofing.
   • ② Click AutoCorrect Options.
     
3. In the AutoCorrect dialog,
   • ① Open the AutoFormat As You Type tab.
   • ② Uncheck Internet and network paths with hyperlinks.
   • ③ Click OK.
     
4. Click OK.

Method 2 (Faster): Remove Hyperlinks Using Kutools for Word

If you frequently work with long documents or need more precise control, Kutools for Word provides a powerful and flexible solution.

Remove all hyperlinks from the whole document in Word

After downloading and installing Kutools for Word from the official website, do the following:

1. Open the document and click Kutools → Remove → Remove All Hyperlinks in Selected Range.
   
2. Click OK to confirm the operation.
   

Result: All hyperlinks throughout the entire document will be removed instantly while keeping the original text.

Remove all hyperlinks from a selected part of the document in Word

After downloading and installing Kutools for Word from the official website, do the following:

1. Select the specific text range where you want to remove hyperlinks.
2. Click Kutools → Remove → Remove All Hyperlinks in Selected Range.
   

Result: Only the hyperlinks in the selected section will be removed. Other hyperlinks outside the selection remain untouched.

Word vs Kutools: Which Method Should You Choose?

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing a hyperlink delete the text?

No. Removing a hyperlink only deletes the clickable link. The text remains unchanged.

What is the shortcut to remove hyperlinks in Word?

Select the content and press Ctrl + Shift + F9.

How do I remove hyperlinks from the entire document?

Press Ctrl + A to select all content, then press Ctrl + Shift + F9, or use Kutools’ Remove All Hyperlinks in Selected Range feature for a one-click solution.

Can I remove hyperlinks without affecting other formatting?

Yes. Both Word’s built-in method and Kutools remove hyperlinks while keeping the original text formatting intact.