one way:
type ALT-F11 to enter the VBE. Choose View/Immediate Window. Type or
paste
ActiveSheet.Hyperlinks.Delete
and type Enter.
Type ALT-F11 to return to XL.
You can use this macro if you have to do it many times:
Public Sub RemoveAllHyperLinks()
ActiveSheet.Hyperlinks.Delete
End Sub
If you want to combat the insertion of automatic hyperlinks, in
XL02/03 uncheck the checkbox in Tools/AutoCorrect. In previous
versions you can use the technique shown here:
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/nohyperlinks2.html