Hyperlink object (Word)

Represents a hyperlink. The Hyperlink object is a member of the Hyperlinks collection.

Remarks

Use the Hyperlink property to return a Hyperlink object associated with a shape (a shape can have only one hyperlink). The following example activates the hyperlink associated with the first shape in the active document.

ActiveDocument.Shapes(1).Hyperlink.Follow

Use Hyperlinks (Index), where Index is the index number, to return a single Hyperlink object from a document, range, or selection. The following example activates the first hyperlink in the selection.

If Selection.HyperLinks.Count >= 1 Then 
 Selection.HyperLinks(1).Follow 
End If

Methods

Name
AddToFavorites
CreateNewDocument
Delete
Follow

Properties

Name
Address
Application
Creator
EmailSubject
ExtraInfoRequired
Name
Parent
Range
ScreenTip
Shape
SubAddress
Target
TextToDisplay
Type

See also

Word Object Model Reference

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