Links: Make URLs/Links in messages clickable.
Various email software programs handle the creation of clickable links differently.
Inserting a URL into a message
When adding a URL to your outgoing email, sometimes you may enter it in this format:
www.mail-list.com
Usually, your email software will automatically make this link clickable. This is convenient for your email recipients, since they won't have to manually type or paste into a browser. Clickable links are usually formatted like this:
However, not all email programs may recognize it as a web address. If it does not recognize it, then the program will not make the URL clickable.
Preferred method to insert a URL
The best way to insert a URL into your message is to include the http:// prefix.
Use this format:
http://www.mail-list.com
This format is recognized by most email software. The link will then appear blue and clickable: