7 Simple Steps: How to Copy and Paste a Hyperlink

Have you ever found yourself struggling to copy and paste a hyperlink without it including the title of the page? You’re not alone! Many people find this to be a frustrating issue, but there is a simple solution. In this article, we’ll show you how to copy and paste a hyperlink without the title, using a few different methods. Keep reading to learn more!

The most common way to copy and paste a hyperlink is to right-click on the link and select “Copy Link Address.” However, this method will also copy the title of the page, which you may not want. To avoid this, you can use a keyboard shortcut: hold down the “Ctrl” key (or the “Command” key on a Mac) and click on the link. This will copy the URL of the link without the title. When you paste the link into another document, the full URL will be clickable but will not include the title of the page.

Another way to copy and paste a hyperlink without the title is to use a third-party tool. There are many different tools available online, but we recommend using the “Copy Link Without Title” extension for Chrome. This extension will automatically remove the title from any hyperlink that you copy, making it easy to paste the link into another document without the extra text.

Selecting the Hyperlink

Selecting the hyperlink is the first step to copying and pasting it. Follow these detailed steps to accurately select the hyperlink:

1. **Locate the Hyperlink:** Hover your cursor over the text or image that contains the hyperlink. You will notice a change in the cursor, usually to a hand icon. This indicates the presence of a hyperlink.

2. **Check the Target URL:** To ensure you are selecting the correct hyperlink, right-click on the text/image and choose “Copy Link Address” or “Copy Hyperlink.” Check the URL preview to verify it leads to the intended destination.

3. **Select the Hyperlink’s Text:** If the hyperlink is within text, left-click and drag your cursor over the text that is underlined or colored differently to select the hyperlink’s text.

System	Shortcut
Windows/Linux	Ctrl + C
macOS	Command + C

4. **Select the Hyperlink’s Image:** If the hyperlink is attached to an image, left-click on the image and make sure the cursor changes to a hand icon. Right-click and choose “Copy Link Address” or “Copy Image Address.”

Using the Keyboard Shortcut

The keyboard shortcut is the most efficient way to copy and paste a hyperlink. To do this, simply follow these steps:

1. Highlight the hyperlink

Use your mouse to highlight the hyperlink you want to copy. The hyperlink will turn blue when it is highlighted.

2. Press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac)

This will copy the hyperlink to your clipboard. The clipboard is a temporary storage area that stores copied data.

3. Navigate to the destination and press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac)

Navigate to the location where you want to paste the hyperlink. Then, press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac) to paste the hyperlink.

Additional Tips

Here are a few additional tips for using the keyboard shortcut to copy and paste a hyperlink:

You can also use the right-click menu to copy and paste a hyperlink. To do this, right-click on the hyperlink and select “Copy” from the menu. Then, navigate to the destination and right-click and select “Paste” from the menu.
If you are copying and pasting a hyperlink from a web page, you may need to disable pop-up blockers. Pop-up blockers can prevent the clipboard from being updated.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut to copy and paste text that contains a hyperlink. To do this, simply highlight the text and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac). Then, navigate to the destination and press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac).

Right-clicking and Copying the Link

This method is the most common and easiest way to copy a hyperlink. Right-click on the text or image that contains the link and select “Copy Link Address” or “Copy Hyperlink” from the context menu. This will copy the full URL of the link to your clipboard.

Using a Keyboard Shortcut

Operating System	Keyboard Shortcut
Windows	Ctrl + C
macOS	Command + C
Linux	Ctrl + C

Using the Address Bar

If you want to copy the link from the address bar, simply click inside the address bar and press “Ctrl + A” (Windows) or “Command + A” (macOS) to select the entire URL. Then, press “Ctrl + C” (Windows) or “Command + C” (macOS) to copy it to your clipboard.

Copying the Link from the Address Bar

To copy the link from the address bar, follow these steps:

Highlight the URL. Click and drag your mouse over the URL in the address bar to highlight it.
Right-click. Once the URL is highlighted, right-click on it to bring up a context menu.
Select "Copy." From the context menu, select the "Copy" option. The URL will now be copied to your clipboard.
Format the Link
- Determine the Format: Decide whether you want to copy the link as a clickable hyperlink or plain text.
- Use the Keyboard Shortcut: For a hyperlink, press Ctrl + K (on Windows) or Command + K (on Mac) to open the "Insert Link" dialog box. Paste the copied URL into the "Address" field. For plain text, press Ctrl + C (Command + C on Mac) again to copy the formatted link.
- Use the Toolbar: Alternatively, you can use the "Insert Link" button in the toolbar. Select the text you want to hyperlink and click the button. Then, paste the copied URL into the "Link URL" field.
- Validate the Link: Before pasting the link, ensure its correctness by right-clicking the link in the editor and selecting "Open in New Tab." This will open the linked webpage in a new tab, confirming its validity.

How To Copy And Paste A Hyperlink

To copy a hyperlink, simply highlight the text or image of the link and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac). To paste the hyperlink, place the cursor where you want the link to appear and press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac).

Here are some additional tips for copying and pasting hyperlinks:

You can also copy and paste hyperlinks from one document to another.
If you want to copy the hyperlink’s URL, right-click on the link and select "Copy Link Address."
You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+K (Windows) or Command+K (Mac) to insert a hyperlink.