OL98: Hyperlink Behavior with Different E-mail Editors (182172)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q182172

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Outlook 98, hyperlinks behave differently depending on which editor you are using.

MORE INFORMATION

HTML or Microsoft Word Editor

Using either the HTML or Word editor, Outlook turns message text in the form of fully qualified links or text that appears to be links, into live links. For example, Outlook will turn the following text strings into live links:

http://www.microsoft.com (fully qualified)

mailto:JDoe@mailbox.com (fully qualified)

www.microsoft.com (appears to be a link)

aaa@bbb.ccc (appears to be a link)

NOTE: Although the links appear to be "live" in an HTML message, they will not execute until you send the message and the recipient opens it.

Microsoft Outlook Rich Text (RTF) or Plain Text Editor

Using the RTF or Plain Text editor, Outlook turns only message text in the form of fully qualified links into live links. For example, Outlook will turn the following text strings into live links:

http://www.microsoft.com (fully qualified)

mailto:JDoe@mailbox.com (fully qualified)

Outlook will NOT turn the following text strings into live links:

www.microsoft.com (appears to be a link)

aaa@bbb.ccc (appears to be a link)

NOTE: Other mail clients receiving messages with apparent links, such as those above, may not recognize them as links. Therefore, it is always best to enter fully qualified links in outgoing messages.

Also note, that just because Outlook turns a text string into a live link, it does not assure that the link is valid and can be used.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/28/1999
Keywords:kbinfo KB182172
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