For a one-time solution, try this:

Copy a blank cell

Select the cells to be impacted.
From the Excel main menu:
<edit<paste special
Check: Add....then click [OK]

If you want to prevent email links from being created in the future.
From the Excel main menu:
<tools<options<spelling tab
Click the [autocorrect options] button
Select the "Autoformat as you type" tab
UNcheck: Internet and network paths with hyperlinks
Click the [OK] buttons to commit the settings

Does that help?
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Regards,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP


"Melanie" wrote:

I have tried everything in Help and the one option that i think may work
under Edit, Links. Has "links" greyed out!
Help