In this paper, we describe a method that allows a hypermedia document to re
tain its hyperlinks in the printed copy. The method associates the hyperlin
ks with cut-out tabs on the edges of the printed pages. A method for modell
ing the cut-out tabs and optimizing their assignment to the hyperlinks is d
iscussed. We also describe a prototype authoring system that implements the
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