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Remove a hyperlink in Google Sheets

Remove the hyperlink from B2 while keeping the visible text Open SheetSteps.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Remove the hyperlink from B2 while keeping the visible text Open SheetSteps.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Remove a hyperlinkRemove the hyperlink from B2 while keeping the visible text Open SheetSteps.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

B2 contains plain text and no hyperlink formula.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. B2 contains plain text and no hyperlink formula.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Resource	Link
SheetSteps	Open SheetSteps

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Remove a hyperlink. Remove the hyperlink from B2 while keeping the visible text Open SheetSteps.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
B2 contains plain text and no hyperlink formula.