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How to Remove All Hyperlinks in Google Docs – Quick Steps

Want to clean up a document full of unnecessary links? Here’s how to remove all hyperlinks in Google Docs 🔗 using just a few quick steps and keyboard shortcuts on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. Whether you’re copying content from the web or working with shared documents, bulk unlinking helps maintain a clean, distraction-free format — without manually removing each link.

In this guide, we’ll walk through every method to eliminate hyperlinks efficiently, no matter your platform.

🧹 Fastest Way to Remove All Hyperlinks: Clear Formatting

Google Docs doesn’t have a one-click “Remove All Links” button, but you can use the Clear formatting option to remove all hyperlinks (and other styles) instantly.

Here’s how:

  1. Press Ctrl + A (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + A (Mac) to select the entire document.
  2. Then press:
    • Ctrl + \ (Windows/Linux)
    • Cmd + \ (Mac)

This removes all hyperlinks, bold, italics, font changes, and color — returning your document to plain text.

⚠️ Note: Use with caution if you want to preserve any formatting.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts for Removing All Hyperlinks

ActionWindows/Linux (Ubuntu)macOS
Select AllCtrl + ACmd + A
Clear FormattingCtrl + \Cmd + \
Paste Without FormattingCtrl + Shift + VCmd + Shift + V

🧠 These shortcuts are especially helpful after pasting text from web pages or PDFs.

🧰 Alternate Method: Use the Format Menu

Prefer using the menu instead of shortcuts?

  1. Select all content using Ctrl + A or Cmd + A.
  2. Go to Format > Clear formatting.

This achieves the same result — removes every hyperlink and resets font, size, and styling to default.

🧩 What Happens When You Clear Formatting?

When you use Clear formatting, Google Docs:

  • Removes all hyperlinks
  • Resets fonts and sizes
  • Removes bold, italics, underline
  • Resets colors and styles

✅ Best when you want a clean slate before reformatting your document.

📱 Can You Remove All Hyperlinks in Google Docs on Mobile?

Unfortunately, the mobile app (Android/iOS) does not support “clear formatting” or bulk hyperlink removal.

Workaround:

  • Open the document in desktop mode on a browser.
  • Or use a desktop device to clear hyperlinks, then continue editing on mobile.

📲 Mobile-friendly editing is still limited when it comes to formatting tools.

✋ Disable Automatic Link Creation (Bonus Tip)

To stop Google Docs from automatically hyperlinking text in the future:

  1. Go to Tools > Preferences.
  2. Uncheck “Automatically detect links”.
  3. Click OK.

🚫 This prevents future emails and URLs from auto-linking while you type.

💬 FAQs About How to Remove All Hyperlinks in Google Docs

How can I remove all hyperlinks in one go?
Select all (Ctrl + A / Cmd + A), then press Ctrl + \ or Cmd + \ to clear formatting.

Does Google Docs have a remove-all-links feature?
Not directly — but the Clear formatting tool effectively removes all hyperlinks at once.

Will clearing formatting delete the text?
No. It only removes styles like hyperlinks, bold, color, and font changes — the text stays intact.

Can I remove only hyperlinks without affecting formatting?
Unfortunately, Google Docs clears all formatting together — there’s no built-in way to only remove hyperlinks.

How do I prevent new hyperlinks from being created?
Disable auto-linking by going to Tools > Preferences and unchecking “Automatically detect links”.

Can I remove links in Google Docs mobile app?
Not all at once. You’ll need to remove links manually or use a desktop to apply formatting changes.

🟢 Final Thoughts: Remove All Hyperlinks in Google Docs

Now you know how to quickly and effectively remove all hyperlinks in Google Docs 🔗 using both keyboard shortcuts and built-in formatting tools. Whether you’re cleaning up pasted content or preparing a document for print, unlinking everything ensures a clean, distraction-free reading experience.

So next time you’re drowning in blue text and underlines — just select, clear, and simplify! 🧽✍️

Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.

https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/

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