How to Include Web Links in an E-mail Message

You can insert a clickable link to a Web page in an e-mail message. How you do it depends on which e-mail program you use. These instructions work for Outlook Express and AOL mail.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer Desks
• Internet Access
• E-mail Accounts
• Computers
• Internet Explorer
• Netscape Navigator
• E-mail Software

Outlook Express

1. Click New Mail to start an e-mail message.
2. Click the spot you want to insert the link in the message window.
3. Click the Insert menu.
4. Click Hyperlink.
5. Click on Type in the Hyperlink Information box to select which type of hyperlink you're sending.
6. Click in the URL box and type the address of the link.
7. Click OK.

AOL

8. Click Write to start a new e-mail message.
9. Click on the spot you want to insert the link in the message window.
10. Right-click and choose Insert a Hyperlink from the menu.
11. Type a name for the link in the Description box.
12. Type the URL for the link in the Internet Address box.
13. Click OK.