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Excel -  Selecting cells with hyperlinks

Entering a Web or e-mail address into a cell automatically creates a hyperlink, which can be used just like any hyperlink on a Web page. Unfortunately, this can make selecting a cell that contains a hyperlink a chore--as soon as you click on the cell to select it, the hyperlink is activated and your Web browser or default e-mail program is launched.

To avoid this problem, simply hold the mouse button down a little longer than usual when selecting the cell. When the mouse pointer changes from the hand graphic to the traditional Excel pointer, release the button. When you really do want to activate a hyperlink, simply click and release the mouse button as you usually would.

 

 

 
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