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In HYPERLINKS, what should we pay attention to?
In HYPERLINKS, what should we pay attention to?

This article is to help users understand on what details should be paid attention on when it comes to hyperlinks.

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Written by Susan
Updated over a year ago

Nowadays, it is common to find hyperlinks or links in emails or messages. These hyperlinks are present in 2 forms as mentioned below:

  1. Standard Length URL: The URL starts with www, followed by the website name, and ends with something like .com, for e.g.,

2. Shortened URL, for e.g.,

Hyperlinks and Links: What to look for?

To get a preview of the full URL, type the shortened URL in your web browser's address bar together with the characters mentioned below before browsing to the new URL:

a) Between the “http://” and the “example”, type preview:

b) At the end of the URL, type +:

Use a link checker or URL checker, such as:

a) Google Transparency Report

b) VirusTotal URL Checker

View the full hyperlink address by hovering over, i.e. placing the cursor over, the link before clicking it:

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