How to Copy a URL
You can copy a website link in most desktop web browsers and other programs by right-clicking or tapping-and-holding the link and choosing the copy option. If you’re using a web browser, the URL is located at the very top of the program, likely above or below the open tabs or bookmarks bar.
The link should look something like this, with http:// or https:// at the very start:
You can also select the URL text and then use the Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (macOS) keyboard shortcut to copy it to the clipboard.
How to Email a Web Page Link
Now that the website link has been copied, just paste it directly into your email program. The steps are identical no matter what program you use:
Right-click or tap-and-hold within the body of the message. Choose the Paste option to insert the URL into the email. Send the email as usual.
We’ll use Gmail as an example:
Select the text that should have the link anchored to it. Select the Insert link from the bottom menu within the message (it looks like a chain link). Paste the URL into the Web address section. Press OK to link the URL to the text. Send the email as usual.
Most email clients let you share links through a similar option called Link or Insert Link. Microsoft Outlook, for example, lets you email URLs from the Insert tab, via the Link option in the Links section.
