How to Copy & Paste a Link to an Email

Copy and paste a link in an email

When you come across a website or some web content you have to share with friends or colleagues, you can easily send them a link to the content in an email. Using keystrokes on your keyboard is universal and not dependent on your Windows operating system. You can also use built-in functionality that lets you copy and paste content.

Instructions

1. Highlight the link by placing your cursor at the end of a link. Left-click and hold down the mouse button as you move back over the link. Release the left button. The link will now be highlighted.

2. Hit the "Control" and "C" keys on your keyboard at the same time. You can also right-click on the highlighted link, scroll down and click "Copy."

3. Double-click on your email application icon on your desktop if you use Outlook or Windows Mail to start it. If you use a web-based email service like Yahoo! Mail, open a browser and log in to your account.

4. Start a new email. Put your cursor in the body of the email. Simultaneously press the "Control" and "V" keys on your keyboard. You can also right-click, scroll down and click "Paste." The link will appear in the body of your email.

References

• Computer Hope: Computer keyboard shortcut keys
• World Start: Copy & Paste