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How can I paste web links into Compose view on Mail using iPad?

Trying to copy links from a web page and inserting them as links in an email (gmail) on an iPad version 7. ios 15.6.1


When I compose an email on my macbook, I get a toolbar along the bottom with options to Format, attach a file, insert a link, insert an emoji and more. I see nothing like this on my iPad.


Any help appreciated


Edward

iPad Air, iOS 10

Posted on Nov 13, 2023 7:44 AM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2023 4:04 AM

Inserting a link into the composing window of an email should be straightforward - and require no interaction with the onscreen keyboard...


Simply touch-and-hold (i.e., a long touch) the link or URL that you wish to copy - an action menu will appear; select Copy.


Return to your draft email. Tap the screen to select the insertion point, then again touch-and-hold to again expose an action menu; select Paste.




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Nov 14, 2023 4:04 AM in response to Fungio

Inserting a link into the composing window of an email should be straightforward - and require no interaction with the onscreen keyboard...


Simply touch-and-hold (i.e., a long touch) the link or URL that you wish to copy - an action menu will appear; select Copy.


Return to your draft email. Tap the screen to select the insertion point, then again touch-and-hold to again expose an action menu; select Paste.




Nov 14, 2023 6:29 AM in response to Fungio

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Assuming that you are using the native Mail App - and you have updated your iPad to iPadOS 17.x - there is now native a method by which to convert the full URL to a simple text hyperlink...


Begin by pasting the full URL into your draft. Once pasted, tap the link; you'll see a downward arrow appear:


Tap the icon - which will open another menu. From the menu select Edit Text Description




Enter/edit the text that you wish to use as the replacement for the full URL.

How can I paste web links into Compose view on Mail using iPad?

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