Instead of adding the hyperlink on the text, do this:
Remove the hyperlink.
Now, click on the rectangle autoshape found on the drawing toolbar.
Draw a rectangle that covers the text you will be linking to.
Double click on the rectangle to bring up Format Autoshape dialog box.
Set the rectangle to "No Fill" (Or to 99% transparency so that it is easier
to select the rectangle).
Set the rectangle to "No Line".
Ok your way out.
Now, right click on the rectangle and add your hyperlink.
Is that what you want?
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Shawn Toh (tohlz)
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