How to turn off auto hyperlink formatting in Calc

I frequently use spreadsheets to do placements of light switches in rooms. I like to use labeling such as “Room@Location” to specify where in a room something is located, like “Kitchen@Back Door.” Every time I use the @ symbol a mailto link is created. There has to be a way to turn this off.

Choose Tools - AutoCorrect Options… - Options tab, and uncheck URL recognition.

Source: Options

Tested with LibreOffice 6.4.7.2 (x86); OS: Windows 6.1.


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