How can I change a long link to a word ?

[KCI]

I have uploaded some pictures to Snapfish that I would like to share, but the link they provided is very long and doesn't work in an email. The receiver must copy the link in the email and paste it into the address bar for it to work. How can I convert the long link into a word or two (that are in a different color) like "click here" or just "here" so the receiver can just click on that and it will take them to the pictures? I see it done all the time, but can't find any instructions on how to do it.

 

[tschwa2]

I have uploaded some pictures to Snapfish that I would like to share, but the link they provided is very long and doesn't work in an email. The receiver must copy the link in the email and paste it into the address bar for it to work. How can I convert the long link into a word or two (that are in a different color) like "click here" or just "here" so the receiver can just click on that and it will take them to the pictures? I see it done all the time, but can't find any instructions on how to do it.

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This is the way I do it. I click on the link icon, enter a URL. When it pops in the post you will notice it's doubled. Once in "" and once outside. I overwrite the ones outside the quotes with what I want it to say. And voila.

Tracey

 

[Icarus]

If you compose your email in html, you can use a similar "add hyperlink" or "add URL" feature in your email program.

Otherwise, use http://www.tiny.cc/ to create a short link to the long one.

-David

 

[KCI]

Thanks for the input. I was able to get the job done after reading the first reply, but it took a little work. Next time I'll try the "Tinny Link" web site. Thanks again.