Hyperlinks break in Google Doc to PDF
Broken links often come from hidden characters, copy‑pasted formatting, or line breaks within URLs. Here’s how to keep links intact.
Format links cleanly
Use the link tool rather than pasting raw URLs. Provide readable anchor text and avoid manual line breaks inside links. Keep punctuation outside the linked text.
Avoid pasted artifacts
When pasting from external sources, clear formatting to remove hidden characters that can break links on export.
Consistent styles
Define a link style so color and underline rules are applied uniformly, reducing odd cases where links drop styling or become unclickable.
Test before sending
Export a quick PDF and test links on desktop and mobile. Fix any that wrap across lines by shortening the anchor text.
Simpler exporting
A one‑click Docs to PDF export helps keep link metadata intact compared to workflows that move files between apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about format links cleanly?
Use the link tool rather than pasting raw URLs. Provide readable anchor text and avoid manual line breaks inside links. Keep punctuation outside the linked text.
What about avoid pasted artifacts?
When pasting from external sources, clear formatting to remove hidden characters that can break links on export.
What about consistent styles?
Define a link style so color and underline rules are applied uniformly, reducing odd cases where links drop styling or become unclickable.
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