I'm copying a table from a web page. Many of the cells are "hot" in
that they link to javascript functions such as allowing one to sort
the table using a particular column or to link to a more detailed page
for each row. I'd like to simply remove the hypertext properties.

I tried copying the entire table and then use Paste Special -> Values
but that doesn't work. It's very tedious to go through the entire
table cell-by-cell and clicking on the little hyperlink icon and then
clicking on Remove Link to remove the hyperlink atributes.

Is there a better way?

Thanks.

On Apr 26, 5:33*pm, MikeB <MPBr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm copying a table from a web page. Many of the cells are "hot" in
> that they link to javascript functions such as allowing one to sort
> the table using a particular column or to link to a more detailed page
> for each row. I'd like to simply remove the hypertext properties.
>
> I tried copying the entire table and then use Paste Special -> Values
> but that doesn't work. It's very tedious to go through the entire
> table cell-by-cell and clicking on the little hyperlink icon and then
> clicking on Remove Link to remove the hyperlink atributes.
>
> Is there a better way?
>
> Thanks.

I'm sorry, I should have searched better before I asked. I found this
link that worked.
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...95 bb1239aefd

Hi Mike,

Just to add a little bit here, the Paste Special method you
mentioned doesn't involve Values.

The way to do it is copy a blank cell.
Then select your data.
Then Paste Special>Add

Ensure that the cell you copy is a fresh untouched cell,
not a cell that has previously held data or formats
that have been deleted.

HTH
Martin


"MikeB" <MPBrede@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Apr 26, 5:33 pm, MikeB <MPBr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm copying a table from a web page. Many of the cells are "hot" in
> that they link to javascript functions such as allowing one to sort
> the table using a particular column or to link to a more detailed page
> for each row. I'd like to simply remove the hypertext properties.
>
> I tried copying the entire table and then use Paste Special -> Values
> but that doesn't work. It's very tedious to go through the entire
> table cell-by-cell and clicking on the little hyperlink icon and then
> clicking on Remove Link to remove the hyperlink atributes.
>
> Is there a better way?
>
> Thanks.

I'm sorry, I should have searched better before I asked. I found this
link that worked.
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...95 bb1239aefd