How to Remove Hyperlink in Adobe InDesign: 1-Min Guide

How to Remove Hyperlink in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to remove hyperlinks in Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to remove hyperlink in Adobe InDesign:

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To remove a hyperlink from a URL, email, or other item, go to the top menu and click 'Window.'
Open the Hyperlinks panel by selecting 'Interactive' → 'Hyperlinks.'
Select the hyperlink URL and click the 'trash' icon at the bottom of the panel to delete it.
Click 'Yes,' and the hyperlink URL will be removed from the list, while the URL in the document will be unlinked.

📌 Why this matters

Removing hyperlinks gives you clean control over your document's final appearance and functionality. When preparing files for print production, active hyperlinks can cause formatting issues or unwanted visual elements that interfere with your design.

You'll also need this when repurposing digital content for static formats, or when client requirements change and interactive elements must be stripped out. Beyond cleanup, removing hyperlinks prevents accidental clicks during presentations and ensures your carefully crafted typography isn't disrupted by default hyperlink styling that can break your visual hierarchy.

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