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How to Copy-Paste a Web Link

(easy step-by-step instructions)

Copy-pasting a web page link may seem a little tricky at first.

But after our simple intructions and some practicebelow, you'll be an expert in no time!

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What is a URL?

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of something on the internet. It tells your browser where to find a specific resource, like a web page, file, or image.

For example, https://www.insiderbnb.com is a URL.

A web page address or link is the clickable text or address that takes you to a specific web page. It's usually written as a URL, like https://www.insiderbnb.com/about , and is often displayed as underlined text or a button.

Both the URL and the web page address are ways to point to something on the internet so you can visit it.

How to Copy-Paste

For Desktop / Laptop

  • Look at the top of your browser for the address bar for this page.
  • The address bar displays the web page's link, often starting with "http://" or "https://".
  • Right-click on the address. The browser usually selects the entire URL and shows a menu. Select "Copy".
  • Return to this page's practice sandbox .
  • Click inside the white input box to focus it.
  • Press Ctrl + V (or Cmd + V on a Mac) on your keyboard to paste the link.

Go to practice sandbox

How to Copy-Paste

For Mobile - iPhone / iPad (Safari)

  • Tap the address bar at the top of Safari to highlight the URL for this page.
  • Tap "Copy" from the menu that appears.
  • Return to this page's practice sandbox and tap inside the input box.
  • Tap and hold the input box, then select "Paste" to insert the link.

Go to practice sandbox

How to Copy-Paste

For Mobile - Android (Chrome)

  • Tap the address bar at the top of Chrome to select the URL for this page.
  • Tap "Copy" from the dropdown or context menu.
  • Come back to this page's practice sandbox and tap inside the input box.
  • Tap and hold inside the input box, then select "Paste" to insert the link.

Go to practice sandbox

'Practice Sandbox' for Copy-Paste

  • Follow the instructions above to copy the URL of this page.
  • Paste what you copied into the field below.
  • Click the "Check What Was Pasted" button.
  • If you submit the correct URL, a  Success!  message will appear.

Practice URL Submission

Paste the URL here: