Editing URL Links & Hyperlinks
Instructions for editing URL links in Microsoft Word for both Windows (PC) and Mac
1. Change the Display Text of a Link
| PC (Windows) | Mac |
|---|---|
| 1. Right-click the hyperlink. | 1. Control-click (or right-click) the hyperlink. |
| 2. Select Edit Hyperlink… | 2. Select Edit Hyperlink… |
| 3. In the Text to display field, type the new text. | 3. In the Text to display field, type the new text. |
| 4. Click OK. | 4. Click OK. |
2. Change the URL of a Link
| PC (Windows) | Mac |
|---|---|
| 1. Right-click the hyperlink. | 1. Control-click (or right-click) the hyperlink. |
| 2. Select Edit Hyperlink… | 2. Select Edit Hyperlink… |
| 3. In the Address field, type or paste the new URL. | 3. In the Address field, type or paste the new URL. |
| 4. Click OK. | 4. Click OK. |
3. Remove a Hyperlink
| PC (Windows) | Mac |
|---|---|
| 1. Right-click the hyperlink. | 1. Control-click (or right-click) the hyperlink. |
| 2. Select Remove Hyperlink. | 2. Select Remove Hyperlink. |
4. Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | PC | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open Edit Hyperlink dialog | Ctrl + K | Cmd + K |
| Undo automatic hyperlink after pasting | Ctrl + Z | Cmd + Z |
For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services (itsupportservices@astate.edu). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149.