Where Am I? - Internet Basics

3.5. Copy A URL

If you wish to send a web link to someone else via an email for example, then you can click once on the address in the bar at the top of the window. 

When it highlights, type Control C on your keyboard to copy the link. 

Next, go to your email message or a Word document and once you have your cursor in the right location, type Control V to paste the URL into your message and hit Enter on your keyboard. 

Most programs are set to recognize a URL and create the live link automatically.  Usually the text will change colour or be underlined to indicate it is a live link. This live link is called a hyperlink.

If you receive a url that is not a hyperlink, you can use the same Control C, Control V sequence to copy and paste the URL into the address bar in your browser.  Once it is there, you can click on it to take you to the web page.