Thread: [Solved] How can I get Word 2003/2007 hyperlink follow to work on an address containing [ or { ?
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Old 08-26-2025, 05:11 AM
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Default How can I get Word 2003/2007 hyperlink follow to work on an address containing [ or { ?
Currently it fails.

Steps to reproduce:
1 Open attached and CTRL+click first link to follow it.

Expected: success
Observed: error - see pic in DOC and below.

2 Try other links

Observed: success.

3 Try LibreOffice Writer.

Observed: success

4 Search Options for anything useful

Observed: none



I ask because accepted but defunct include:

* [ and { and # according to web reports.
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