Posting long links

[asims]

Greetings!

I've seen long links (and short links) posted with just the word "here" as the link. How is that done?

[Edgar_]

Use the URL button above your post entry

the format of the command shows in the tip area.

I'll paste it modified - replace all Parens (), with brackets []

Insert URL: (url)http://url(/url) or (url=http://url)URL text(/url)

[Jason Dunn]

Here's what it looks like:

<A HREF="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com">Here</A>

[Guest979]

The above two posts are actually two different methods, although they are both correct. The URL tags (with square brackets) are UBB code, whereas the A HREF (with angle brackets) are HTML. This forum allows both types of code.

If you are ever having any sort of problems because a URL itself is too long and you need a shorter version, there is always TinyURL (www.tinyurl.com).

[asims]

Okay, here is my first attempt just to make sure I understand the suggestions:

Here (http://www.pdagold.com/software/list.asp?p=1) is a good place to get free ppc software.

This (http://www.freewareppc.com/) is another one.

I'll probably use the TinyURL method as a last resort due to occasionally when someone has used that method, the filtering system where I work wouldn't let me access it.

Thanks for all your help and suggestions! I like learning new things!

[Jason Dunn]

Both links work! Good job. :way to go: