Learn how to create external hyperlinks in Microsoft Word. Specifically, we will create links to separate files, websites, and email addresses. We will also look at how to edit or remove hyperlinks. Lastly, we will go through the steps to turn off automatic hyperlinking in Word.

These steps are for Word for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:17 How to Create Hyperlinks to Separate Files, Websites, and Emails
4:12 How to Edit or Remove Hyperlinks
4:48 How to Turn Off Automatic Hyperlinking

Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
How to Create External Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word
https://erinwrightwriting.com/external-hyperlinks-in-microsoft-word/

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Please visit my blog at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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