forced hyperlinks while typing

[harris_m]

I am using ms word 2000. When I type text that has '@' character in it,
immediatly ms word shows this as a hyperlink. Word assumes every typed
text which has '@' letter in it is email address. This assumption is
not true in my case.

I need to right click on this stupid hyperlink every time and select
"remove hyperlink" to get rid of this "forced" hyperlink on me.

Does any one knows this 'feature' of forcing email hyperlink can be
turned off?
Harrish

 

[Peter Marquis-Kyle]

I am using ms word 2000. When I type text that has '@' character in it,
immediatly ms word shows this as a hyperlink. Word assumes every typed
text which has '@' letter in it is email address. This assumption is
not true in my case.

I need to right click on this stupid hyperlink every time and select
"remove hyperlink" to get rid of this "forced" hyperlink on me.

Does any one knows this 'feature' of forcing email hyperlink can be
turned off?
Harrish

Select from the menu bar

Tools > AutoCorrect

Select the AutoFormat As You Type tab

Uncheck Replace > Internet and network paths with hyperlinks

Peter Marquis-Kyle

 

[harris_m]

Thank you Peter,
This works. It was not easy to find this hidden check box. Thank you.
Harrish