Is there a way to remove underlining from hyperlinks without losing the link?

Jonathan 0 Reputation points
2025-06-05T06:18:01.6166667+00:00

Is there a way to remove underlining from hyperlinks in Microsoft Word/Outlook without losing the link functionality?

I want to keep hyperlinks clickable but remove the default underline formatting for a cleaner design. I’ve tried:

  • Right-click > "Remove Hyperlink" (deletes the link entirely)

Manual formatting (underline reappears after saving/reopening)

Workarounds I’m exploring:

Style modifications (Modify the "Hyperlink" style in Word)

CSS tricks (for Outlook HTML emails)

Alternative tools like this Underline Text Generator for faux-underline effects

Environment:

Word 365 (Latest Version) / Outlook Desktop

Windows 11

Has Microsoft added a native toggle for this, or is there a permanent fix?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
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  1. Stefan Blom 3,411 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-06-05T10:29:14.68+00:00

    Modify the Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink styles to NOT include underline formatting. This will apply to all links in the document (existing links as well as future ones that you create in the doc).

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  2. Jack-Bu 2,300 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-06-05T07:37:07.8166667+00:00

    Good day Jonathan,

    You can easily remove the underline from hyperlinks in Microsoft Word and Outlook while keeping them clickable. Here’s suggestion: 

    For Microsoft Word:

    • Select the hyperlink text 
    • Press Ctrl + U or On the Home tab, in the Font group, click Underline 

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    For Outlook:

    • Select the hyperlink text 
    • Press Ctrl + U or On the Format Text tab, in the Font group, click Underline 

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