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Jan 7, 2026 2:00 PM UTC
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Can I put hyperlinks in a separate layer?

I have numerous InDesign files with a lot of text, and hyperlinks interspersed throughout that text. Is there a way to put the hyperlinks on a separate layer so that when I export the file to an Adobe PDF, I can turn the hyperlinks on/off in the layers panel of the PDF? 

leo.r
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Jan 7, 2026 3:19 PM UTC

Are your hyperlinks applied to specific text strings? If so, then you can't put text selections on a different layer (if I understand your question correctly).

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leo.r
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Jan 7, 2026 3:19 PM UTC

Are your hyperlinks applied to specific text strings? If so, then you can't put text selections on a different layer (if I understand your question correctly).

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Jan 7, 2026 3:21 PM UTC

Yes, they are. 

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