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Hyperlinks not working in Word or Outloo 2007

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Caroline C

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Jan 15, 2009, 5:55:01 PM1/15/09
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I just installed Office 2007 on a new machine yesterday. I'm noticing that
when I type in URL's in any format - http://www.ibm.com or www.ibm.com the
hotlink that is automatically created - does not happen in either program.

How can I turn this feature back on. I'm assuming that it is in Word
program where this needs to be turned on. I'm using Vista and IE 7.0

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Most Grateful for your Assistance!

Jay Freedman

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Jan 15, 2009, 9:37:16 PM1/15/09
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In Word 2007, go to Office button > Word Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect
Options > AutoFormat As You Type tab, and check the box for "Internet and
network paths with hyperlinks".

Outlook 2007 needs to be set separately. Go to Tools > Options > Spelling tab >
Spelling and AutoCorrection > AutoCorrect Options > AutoFormat As You Type tab,
and check the box for "Internet and network paths with hyperlinks".

I thought these options were turned on by default in a new installation, and I'm
surprised that you didn't get that result.

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Jay Freedman
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