WD2002: Hyperlink Is Not Automatically Updated to Include Appended Text (280587)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002
This article was previously published under Q280587

SYMPTOMS

When you create a hyperlink in a Microsoft Word document, and then attempt to append additional text to it, the hyperlink is not automatically updated to include the text.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when all of the following are true:
  • You move the insertion point from another location in your document to the end of the hyperlink text.

    -and-
  • You append additional text to the hyperlink.

    -and-
  • You move the insertion point to another location in your document.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, place the insertion point at the end of the text that you want updated into the hyperlink, and then press SPACEBAR.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about hyperlinks, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type hyperlinks in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/31/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB280587
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