Web links in an unprotected Word document can be clicked on to open the Web page in your computer's browser. You can modify Word's settings to access the link through a single click or by pressing the "Ctrl" key and clicking your mouse.
Step 1
Launch Word. Click on the "Microsoft Office" button to open the "Word Options" dialog box.
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Step 2
Click on the "Options" button, located under the "Word" tab. The Word Options dialog box appears.
Step 3
Select the "Advanced" tab from the left pane. Then clear the checkbox next to "Use CTRL + Click to follow hyperlinks."
Step 4
Click "OK." The "Ctrl-Click" hyperlink function is disabled.
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