How can you convert markups with actions added to them into full hyperlinks?

• A. Copy the markup's URL.
• B. Flatten the markup.
• C. Export to HTML.
• D. Recolor the markup.

Answer: (B)

Flattening the markup is the way to turn markups with actions into full hyperlinks. When you flatten, the annotation is merged into the page content, so any actions attached to it—such as opening a URL—are baked into the PDF as a standard, non-editable hyperlink. The result is a working link in the final document, even though the markup itself can no longer be edited. Other options don’t create a permanent hyperlink within the page: copying the URL only gives you the address outside the document, exporting to HTML yields a separate file, and recoloring changes appearance without making the link functional. After flattening, you’ll have a clickable link embedded in the page, but you won’t be able to modify the original markup or its actions.