How To Copy and Paste a Link into Email in 3 Simple Steps (2024)

FAQs

How do I copy and paste a link into an email? ›

If you just want to add a clickable URL to your message and don't care about making it a hyperlink with specific text, simply copy the URL (press Ctrl + C on a PC or Command + C on a Mac), click the mouse where you want to insert the link, and then press Ctrl + V (PC) or Command + V (Mac) to paste.

You can also use the Ctrl + K on Windows or ⌘ + K on Mac to insert link. Paste your link in the box to the right of Web address and click OK.

It is easy to cut and paste text to, from, and within your email service. You can right-click on highlighted text to pull up an action menu, or you can use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl + X is cut, Ctrl + C is copy, and Ctrl + V is paste.

The big question is, how do you send a link in a text? There's just one easy step to follow. To include a link in any text message, just type or paste the full URL into your text. Most messaging platforms automatically turn the URL into a link allowing contacts to click and access the linked page.

You can do this by clicking twice (or, sometimes, three times). Then, right click and click the option for "Copy Link." Or, you can press Control (or Command on a Mac) + C. Then, go to where you want to paste the link and right click again. Choose the option for "Paste Link." Or, you can press Control (or command) + V.

PC: Ctrl + c for Copy, Ctrl + x for Cut, and Ctrl + v for Paste.

Create a hyperlink to a location on the web

Select the text or picture that you want to display as a hyperlink. Link. You can also right-click the text or picture and click Link on the shortcut menu. In the Insert Hyperlink box, type or paste your link in the Address box.

Why can't I copy and paste an email in Outlook? ›

Select the arrow next to outlook.office.com. Scroll down to "Clipboard" and select "Allow" from the drop down menu on the right hand side. Completely close Chrome and reopen it and you should now be able to copy and paste within Outlook.

Copy a link: Right-click or tap-and-hold a link to copy it, or highlight the URL and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (macOS). To send the web page link in any email client: Paste the copied URL directly into the message before you send it.

Create a hyperlink to a location on the web

Select the text or picture that you want to display as a hyperlink. Link. You can also right-click the text or picture and click Link on the shortcut menu. In the Insert Hyperlink box, type or paste your link in the Address box.

In the body of your message, position the cursor where you want to add a link. In the Message tab on the ribbon, select Insert Link or you can use the shortcut key Command ⌘+ K. In the Insert Hyperlink window, choose Web Page or File, This Document, or Email Address: For Web Page or File: Add the full website address.

After you copy a URL, it saves to your device's clipboard. To add or paste the URL: Touch and hold the text field. Tap Paste.