File-> Options-> Proofing-> AutoCorrect Options.-> AutoFormat As You Type-> uncheck: Internet and network paths with hyperlinks.To disable the automatic hyperlink feature in Excel choose

If you actually need to work with the data rather than to follow links, you can turns this function off or use an alternative clicking/selection method for cells that contain hyperlinks. The automatic conversion of typed email address into clickable mailto links in Excel is controlled by the same AutoCorrect option that turns typed internet addresses (URLs) into clickable hyperlinks. Is there any way to disable this behavior in Excel? When updating a field, it turns the email address in a clickable “mailto” link and when I’m not careful when clicking, it opens up a new email in Outlook.Īs I have no intention to email anyone directly from these lists, but do work a lot with these sheets, this is getting annoying quite fast. I’m working with Excel sheets that contain a lot of email addresses as well.

Disable links in excel 2003 spreadsheet