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Mandy_10
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Dec 28, 2022

Hyperlink exporting to PDF (using Adobe or something else?)

Hi,

 

I've created a document that has internal hyperlinks (click a date and it takes you to that date on a separate sheet within the same workbook) using the HYPERLINK formula.  I've also got some links where the link is a cell address.  When I export to PDF (using Adobe) only the cell address links work.  Not the hyperlink formulas.  I was under the understanding that Adobe could do this.  Can someone help me?  I've contacted Adobe and they said they will contact me back...

Or is there another exporting program I could use instead?  I don't have to use Adobe.  Just something that all the links will work in a PDF file.

Thank you.

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    NikolinoDE
    Gold Contributor
    Dec 29, 2022

    Mandy_10 

    I always recommend updating Windows and Office beforehand.

     

    Suggested solution:

    File > Export (or Save As) > Create PDF/XPS Document > Options > PDF Options: ISO 19005 - 1 - compatible (PDF/A) uncheck and try again.

     

    If it doesn't work, try printing where you can select "Microsoft Print to PDF" as the printer selection and also save it.

     

    An additional thought would be to deinstall all add-ins and try everything again.

     

    Finally, with your permission, I recommend that you provide information about your Excel version, operating system and storage medium for your concerns, so you could come up with a solution much faster and more accurately than just my assumptions above :).

     

    Thank you for your understanding and patience

     

    NikolinoDE

    I know I don't know anything (Socrates)

     

    • Mandy_10's avatar
      Mandy_10
      Copper Contributor
      Dec 30, 2022
      Thank you for your response NikolinoDE I followed your things to try and the different Adobe versions don't work.

      I'll keep trying and see what I can come up with.
      • NikolinoDE's avatar
        NikolinoDE
        Gold Contributor
        Dec 30, 2022
        Unfortunately I cannot help you without more detailed information about your digital environment (as described above). Please keep in mind that nobody here on the forum can see what you can see on your monitor. The last thing I can only guess at (if you've really tried everything suggested so far) and strange as it sounds, is turn off any VirusSoftware you may have and then export the file.

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