WD2002: Text in E-mail Is Not Changed into a Hyperlink (292079)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2002

This article was previously published under Q292079

SYMPTOMS

When you type an Internet address (a Universal Resource Locator or URL) or an e-mail address in an e-mail message and then send that message, the text does not appear as a hyperlink when received.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur in the following situation:

You configure Microsoft Outlook 2002 to use Microsoft Word as its e-mail editor. -and-
You do not press SPACEBAR or ENTER after typing the hyperlink text.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, press SPACEBAR or ENTER after typing a hyperlink.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about hyperlinks, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type hyperlink in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

290954 WD2002: How to Use Microsoft Word to Edit E-mail Messages

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	7/27/2006
Keywords:	kbnofix kbprb KB292079