Change Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink Styles in Microsoft Word with WPS Writer
Question details
The user wants to change the default blue underlined formatting for hyperlinks and followed hyperlinks in a Word document so they match the document font and color.
- Product
- WPS Writer / Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user is formatting a document and needs hyperlink colors and underline to match the overall text style instead of the default theme colors.
- Observed behavior
- Hyperlinks appear with default blue underlined formatting even when the document uses a different font and color.
Make sure the document is open in WPS Writer and the Home tab is visible. If a hyperlink is currently selected, click elsewhere first so you do not apply direct formatting to only one link.
Show All Styles and Modify Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink Styles
Use this when you need precise control over the font, color, and underline of both unvisited and visited links in the current document.
Word-style documents keep hyperlink formatting in two built-in character styles. They are often hidden by default, so you must show all styles before you can edit them.
In WPS Writer, click the Home tab, then click the Styles pane launcher in the Styles group.
In the Styles pane, click Options or the style list filter, set Select styles to show to All styles, and click OK.
Find Hyperlink in the style list, right-click it, choose Modify, and set the font, color, and underline formatting you want.
Find FollowedHyperlink, right-click it, choose Modify, and apply the same desired formatting so visited links match.
Click OK and scroll through the document to confirm that hyperlinks now follow your new formatting.
Check and Adjust Theme Colors for Hyperlinks
Use this when hyperlink colors are controlled by the document theme and you want a faster document-wide color change.
Change Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink Styles Directly in WPS Writer
Use WPS Writer to open the same Word document, show all styles, and modify the Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink styles so links match your chosen font and color. You do not need to switch to Microsoft Word for this formatting task.
- 1. Open the Word document in WPS Writer: Double-click the .docx file or use File > Open in WPS Writer so the hyperlink styles are available.
- 2. Show all styles in the Styles pane: Click the Home tab, open the Styles pane, and set the style list to All styles.
- 3. Modify the hyperlink styles: Right-click Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink, choose Modify, and set the font, color, and underline you want.
- 4. Save and review the document: Click OK and save the file; hyperlinks and followed links now use the updated formatting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink styles missing from the Styles pane?
They are built-in styles and are hidden by default. Open the Styles pane, click Options or the style list filter, set Select styles to show to All styles, and click OK.
How do I make visited links the same color as unvisited links?
Modify both the Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink styles to use the same font color and underline settings. Visited links use the FollowedHyperlink style.
Can I change hyperlink formatting for only one link?
Yes. Select only that hyperlink text and apply direct formatting from the Home tab. This overrides the style for that selected link without changing all hyperlinks.
Why do hyperlink colors still not change after modifying the styles?
The colors may be controlled by the document theme. Open Theme Colors and change the Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink entries, or check whether direct formatting has been applied to the link.
Does this work with Microsoft Word .docx files in WPS Writer?
Yes. WPS Writer opens and saves .docx files, and the Hyperlink and FollowedHyperlink styles are preserved.
