Microsoft Word now restricts the ability to share multiple hyperlinks in their original format.
Microsoft Word now restricts the ability to share multiple hyperlinks in their original format.
I previously used a method to copy multiple links into a Word document at once, keeping them in the same format as they appeared when copied. Now, the context menu only provides plain text options, requiring manual activation by typing the cursor and pressing space. I’m looking for ways to restore this functionality. This issue occurs on Windows 11 23H2 with Office 2021, and it worked on Windows 10.
Verify your configurations (in Word/Office), confirming all relevant choices are applied.
Possibly an update altered your 'default' settings... earlier this year, 365 introduced changes, though details remain unclear.
If the structure remains consistent in 2021:
Choose File> Options > Advanced.
Go to Cut, copy, and paste.
Make sure Keep bullets and numbers is selected.
Also, where does this copy come from?
From Excel, if it’s already a hyperlink, using "Keep Source Formatting" works well. In Word, they appear as regular text without a link.
From Notepad, it shows up as plain text, not a hyperlink.