Libre Calc, Remove email hyper link

In LibreOffice Calc (spreadsheet) how does one remove a email hyperlink. Better yet … how does one configure it to NOT put the hyperlink in to begin with?

To avoid URL Recognition, change settings in Tools->AutoCorrect options...->Options.

A straightforward solution for removing hyperlinks is

  • select the cells containing hyperlinks
  • Click on Format > Clear Direct Formatting (or just press Ctrl+M)