Open embedded object in Word via a hyperlink

I have a Word document with embedded PDF files. I would like to create a hyperlink (or maybe a button), that when click opens the embedded PDF. Used the hyperlik option, but it just takes you to the location of the Word document where the embedded PDF
resides.Adrian Hernandez

Right-click the embedded object. On the context menu, click the Object command, and then click Convert. In the dialog box, select “Display as icon.”
Stefan Blom, Microsoft Word MVP
Can you provide better steps and clarify what version of Word this will work for? I don't see the options you mentioned in Word 2013.

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