Use hyperlink without holding Ctrl
Word
365
By default, hyperlinks are used with pressing or holding Ctrl. But you can turn off this function.
![Ctrl+Click to follow link in Word for Microsoft 365 Ctrl+Click to follow link in Word 365](/images/tips/253/3.png)
To use the hyperlink without pressing or holding Ctrl key, do the following:
1. On the File tab, click the Options button:
![Word for Microsoft 365 options Word 365 options](/images/tips/word_button365/365.png)
2. In the Word Options dialog box, on the Advanced tab, under Editing options uncheck Use CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink:
![Use CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink in Word for Microsoft 365 Use CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink in Word 365](/images/tips/253/2_365.png)
3. Click OK.
![Click to follow link in word for Microsoft 365 Click to follow link in Word 365](/images/tips/253/1.png)
See also this tip in French: Comment utiliser un lien hypertexte sans appuyer Ctrl.