How to add a weblink to a thread

[john b 38]

There have been a couple of instances lately where people have asked how to post a 'link' into a thread, so I thought I'd have a go at a set of instructions.

 

First off, you're best to have two internet windows open, one where your source material is and one with your forum post open.

 

Collecting the Link

Start with your 'source' page and right-click (click one with the right hand mouse button) on the address bar near the very top of the page. Up where the navigation buttons are.

 

When you do this the address text with highlight in blue and you will get a drop down menu. Left-click the option to copy.

 

Should look something like this

 

 

 

Adding the Link

Now switch to the other internet window and the place where you want to add the link. There are two ways todo this; simple and advanced.

 

Simple:

Place the mouse where you want to add the link. Right-click and there will be another drop down menu. Choose paste and you're done.

 

 

Advanced:

Write a bit of text in your post that you want to be the link people click on - for example My Link. Highlight this text then press the button on the top of the posting bit that looks like the earth with a paperclip next to it.

 

This pops up a little window and you right-click on there and paste instead.

 

 

 

 

That make sense ? Any questions ?

[tote 861]

Thanks for that John.

[snoopdog 1,256]

i will say thanks to john ... :thumbs-up: iam trying to suss it now ...iam what you would call computer illiterate but once i have sussed it people will be even more sick off me