==== Inserting a Link into a Message ====

To insert a link into a message, from within either a new thread or a reply:

  - Click on the link icon in the toolbar:\\  {{:insert_link.png?700|}}
  - Type in the URL for the message 
  - Provide a description of the URL to make this a more concise link
  - Select Insert  \\  {{:insert_link_2.png?250|}}

Please also review the information below for special instructions related to linking to forum messages or external sites.  

  * [[Linking to a Forum Message]]
  * [[Linking to External Sites]]

** Note for users of Internet Explorer: ** If you have difficulty inserting links into your messages, that's a browser problem.  Please try another web browser, such as Edge, Chrome, or Firefox.