Converting word to pdf: Some hyperlinks don't work [closed]

Question

I am converting a word file into a pdf. Word version is 2016. I need to have hyperlinks active (References to sections, figures, etc.) I use Export - Create a PDF/XPS Document and Optimized for Standard. I have references to figures and tables completely working, but references to sections don't work. In the Table of Content, I cannot click on the page numbers. What can be done to have links to sections working?

Answer 1

To retain hyperlinks while converting word to pdf:

In word: Go to file, save as, choose option 'Best for electronic distribution and accessibility' and export.

Answer 2

Printing Word Document as PDF will deactivate all URL or link if it is inside a Text or Picture.

But if you use Save As PDF or Export as PDF Option to make your PDF all URL or link will be active and you can click on that text or picture to visit your desired link or URL.

Using Save as Option

Using Export