Activate Hyperlinks in Document

If you type an internet address into a document, Word's AutoCorrect options allows you to automatically activate the hyperlink. The person receiving the document can click on the internet address and be taken directly to the website providing the computer is connected to the internet.

Open Word document
Click the Office Button / Word Options (Word 2007)
or
Click Menu button / Options (Word 2010)
From the left hand column select Proofing
Go to AutoCorrect Options
1.  Click AutoFormat tab
    Click Internet and network paths with hyperlinks check box / OK

2. Click AutoFormat as You Type tab
    Click Internet and network paths with hyperlinks check box / OK

Revised :  July 05, 2012

Sr. Arlene Callahan
Training Manager
Rivier University
420 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060-5086
Phone : 603.897.8660
E-mail : acallahan@rivier.edu