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> turn the id into a link [that] they could click But the idea has gone way overboard. Everything that could be a phone number, address, or calendar date is no
by alister 5y ago
> turn the id into a link [that] they could click
But the idea has gone way overboard. Everything that could be a phone number, address, or calendar date is now automatically made into a link in many web pages, apps, and instant messengers, such that you have to be very precise with your mouse or finger to be able to copy-paste without accidentally clicking the link. And in some apps they've made it literally impossible to copy-paste the data that they've turned into a link. You have to resort to using developer tools or copy the data by hand.
There needs to be some general UI convention that allows you the option to copy-paste as plain text. There are lots of situations where I don't want a link but just the data.
- somebodynew 5y agoMost applications recognize either Ctrl+Shift+V or Ctrl+Alt+Shift+V (Cmd+Opt+Shift+V) as "paste without formatting" or "paste as plain text".
- madcaptenor 5y agobut what is that in finger motions for my phone?
- MrJohz 5y agoLong press in a text box. At least on my Android phone I get a "paste as plain text" option when I do that.
- slater 5y agoPro tip: Hold down alt key before and during clicking to select a link to copy. This prevents the "link click" action from firing, and allows you e.g. place your mouse cursor in the middle of a link (don't forget to hold down alt!) and select the link's text.