Can you make a hyperlink on a Word document not print?

[Guest]

I have hyperlinks in my Word document that takes the reader back to the top
of the document that contains multiple forms. Each form has hyperlink text
after it to return to the top of the main document. Is it possible to make
it so that the hyperlinks do not print if the user chooses to print any of
the forms in the document? Thanks.

 

[Guest]

You didn't identify your word version.

I don't believe that in word versions 2003 and below that it is directly
possible to not print your hyperlinks.
Hyperlinks use the Hyperlink style and use the the followed hyperlink style
Both of these styles provide visible and printable text.

A Possible work around:
The best work around is to place the hyperlink within an autoshape
(rectangle) or within a text box. Word can be set to not print autoshapes.

The draw back to this solution is that if your document has any other
embedded autoshapes they won't print either. Also, not printing drawing
objects may cause some re-pagination, that is paragraphs that onscreen wrap
around a drawing object will not have to wrap on the print out. Paragraphs
that are near the top/bot of a page may move when the drawing objects are
hidden during the print.

- Inserted/embedded pictures will print.


To change the Word 2003 default setting, select:
Tools menu, options. print tab, include with documents, de-select drawing
objects.

To not print drawing objects for a specific document.
Select File menu, Print, On the print dialog box, select the options button,
de-select drawing objects, click ok.

Fancier solutions would require a VBA print macro.

 

[CyberTaz]

Another thought -

Select the hyperlink & format it as Hidden (either directly through Format>
Font or by modifying the hyperlink style) and in Tools> Options> View, tick
the box for Hidden Text. It *can* be printed but by default doesn't.

The main drawback is that the display of hidden text is not a property of
the doc containing it, so each user would have to be aware of using the
checkbox mentioned above or turning on the non-printing characters (¶) in
order too view the hidden hyperlinks.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[Guest]

2003. Thanks.

You didn't identify your word version.

I don't believe that in word versions 2003 and below that it is directly
possible to not print your hyperlinks.
Hyperlinks use the Hyperlink style and use the the followed hyperlink style
Both of these styles provide visible and printable text.

A Possible work around:
The best work around is to place the hyperlink within an autoshape
(rectangle) or within a text box. Word can be set to not print autoshapes.

The draw back to this solution is that if your document has any other
embedded autoshapes they won't print either. Also, not printing drawing
objects may cause some re-pagination, that is paragraphs that onscreen wrap
around a drawing object will not have to wrap on the print out. Paragraphs
that are near the top/bot of a page may move when the drawing objects are
hidden during the print.

- Inserted/embedded pictures will print.


To change the Word 2003 default setting, select:
Tools menu, options. print tab, include with documents, de-select drawing
objects.

To not print drawing objects for a specific document.
Select File menu, Print, On the print dialog box, select the options button,
de-select drawing objects, click ok.

Fancier solutions would require a VBA print macro.

 

[Guest]

Thanks.

Another thought -

Select the hyperlink & format it as Hidden (either directly through Format>
Font or by modifying the hyperlink style) and in Tools> Options> View, tick
the box for Hidden Text. It *can* be printed but by default doesn't.

The main drawback is that the display of hidden text is not a property of
the doc containing it, so each user would have to be aware of using the
checkbox mentioned above or turning on the non-printing characters (¶) in
order too view the hidden hyperlinks.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac