ANS-0378 · OTHER
How to Select and Copy Hyperlinks in Excel Without Opening Them
Users can prevent Excel from automatically opening hyperlinks by using a specific click-and-hold technique to select the cell containing the link.
Short answer
To select an Excel cell containing a hyperlink without activating the link, click and hold the mouse button on the cell for a few seconds. This action changes the cursor from a pointing hand to a cross, allowing the user to select the cell's content for copying or other operations instead of navigating to the linked URL.
Scenario
By default, Microsoft Excel is configured to open any hyperlink embedded within a cell immediately upon a single click. This behavior can be inconvenient when a user intends to select the cell itself, perhaps to copy its contents or modify the link, rather than navigate to the linked web address.
Solution
To select an Excel cell containing a hyperlink without triggering the link's activation, click on the cell and hold the mouse button down for a few seconds. During this brief hold, the mouse cursor icon will visually change from a pointing hand to a cross, indicating that the cell is now selected and its contents can be manipulated without opening the link.
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