Links Feature not working!

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  godhistoryandyou · Member · Mar 10, 2017 at 11:07 pm

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  For about 2 months now, when I attempt to insert a live link into my blog articles, using the link tool, it doesn’t take. I have to enter the http URL address in full – looks a little messy – any thoughts?

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  timethief · Member · Mar 10, 2017 at 11:15 pm

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  It sounds like you are describing either a connectivity issue or a browser related issue.

  Are you using a desktop computer and running an up to date browser version?

  Are you using an app?

  Do you have a dodgy internet connection?

  Make sure you are running an up to date browser version found at https://browsehappy.com

  Read all the tips here https://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/ Try clearing your browser cache https://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/#clearing-your-browser-cache
  Try using another browser.

  If you are not successful please provide this specific info:
  (a) Exactly what kind of device you are using to connect to the internet and to WordPress.com.
  (b) Exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://supportdetails.com/

  Then type modlook into the sidebar tags on this thread for a Staff follow-up. How do I get a Moderator/Staff reply for my question? https://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-help-in-the-forums/#how-do-i-get-a-moderatorstaff-reply-for-my-question Also subscribe to this thread so you are notified when they respond and be patient while waiting. To subscribe look in the sidebar of this thread, find the subscribe to topics link and click it.

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  timethief · Member · Mar 10, 2017 at 11:15 pm

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  If you are not adept at coding then create a draft post or page that you will later delete and do the link creation in it. After you use the Visual editor click into the HTML editor and copy and paste the content into a text widget.

  See the guide for creating links in posts and pages: http://en.support.wordpress.com/links/

  This is the general link model:

  <a href="URL HERE">Highlighted anchor text here</a>

  This is the visual result – it’s not actually linked here in the forum.
  Highlighted anchor text here

  1. Enter the relevant descriptive anchor text you want to link to first. Note that “here” is not a good choice. Use relevant anchor text to link to. Such as the dynamic category page titles in your case.

  2. Then use your mouse to highlight that anchor text. (If you don’t highlight the anchor text the chain icon will remain grayed out and not be usable.)

  3. Next, click the chain icon in the editor and proceed to create the link.

  Also note: For creating links in a text widget and adding images see:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/links/text-widget-links/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/text-widget/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/text-widget/#adding-an-image
  Widgets have visibility settings that control which pages they appear on. See https://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/#widget-visibility