Hi

Try Tools AutoCorrect options. On the AutoFormat As You Type tab, un-tick
"Internet and network paths with hyperlinks".

That will stop Word from automatically formatting addresses of web pages as
a hyperlink.

Hope this helps.

Shauna Kelly. Microsoft MVP.
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word


"Ian Hurst (Troyka)" wrote in message
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how do i stop word from showing hyper links? it seems to pick them
up from copy n paste from the net. and i don't want them..

can i global default not to allow them ?

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