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Excel link format disappears
All of the links in my Excel Worksheet have lost the ability to connect to internet addresses. They still look like links, but do nothing
I have the same problem - I paste a web URL into Excel, the link works fine (the Link Text is displayed)
But when I return to the Excel document next day, the link text is still displayed, but the link does not work. I have to paste the URL into Excel again.
Is there a specific format for Web links that I need to set?
But when I return to the Excel document next day, the link text is still displayed, but the link does not work. I have to paste the URL into Excel again.
Is there a specific format for Web links that I need to set?
It’s difficult to say why the hyperlink is being broken or removed without more information or the file. There could be several reasons for this behavior, such as changes to the file or its location, issues with the Excel program or file itself, or conflicts with other software or settings on your computer.
It’s also possible that the issue is related to the way the file is being saved or closed.
There are a few things you can try to fix the issue:
1. Check your security settings: In some cases, Excel may block hyperlinks due to security settings. You can check this by going to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > External Content, and making sure that the security settings for hyperlinks are not set to “Disable all hyperlinks.”
2. Check the hyperlink format: Make sure that the hyperlinks are correctly formatted and include the “http://” or “https://” prefix.
3. Try saving the file in a different location or using a different file format (such as .xlsx instead of .xls).
4. You could also try disabling any add-ins or macros that may be affecting the file.
5. Repair the Office installation: If the issue persists, you may want to try repairing your Office installation by going to Control Panel > Programs and Features, selecting your Office installation, and clicking “Change” > “Repair.”
6. Check for updates: Make sure that your version of Excel is up-to-date by going to File > Account > Update Options and selecting “Update Now.”
I hope this helps! 🙂
It’s also possible that the issue is related to the way the file is being saved or closed.
There are a few things you can try to fix the issue:
1. Check your security settings: In some cases, Excel may block hyperlinks due to security settings. You can check this by going to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > External Content, and making sure that the security settings for hyperlinks are not set to “Disable all hyperlinks.”
2. Check the hyperlink format: Make sure that the hyperlinks are correctly formatted and include the “http://” or “https://” prefix.
3. Try saving the file in a different location or using a different file format (such as .xlsx instead of .xls).
4. You could also try disabling any add-ins or macros that may be affecting the file.
5. Repair the Office installation: If the issue persists, you may want to try repairing your Office installation by going to Control Panel > Programs and Features, selecting your Office installation, and clicking “Change” > “Repair.”
6. Check for updates: Make sure that your version of Excel is up-to-date by going to File > Account > Update Options and selecting “Update Now.”
I hope this helps! 🙂