'Renaming' links

[#1]

I know this has been asked before (I think I did on the old SMF forums), but how do you turn say a link to this post into a one or two word hyperlink on these new-fangled boards?

[#2 · Accepted solution]

If you use the full editor (not the quick reply) then press the chain button on the toolbar, in the 2nd box put the text you want

[#3]

So that replaces the 'globe' thingy on the old SMF boards?

Thanks @HairyMcbiker

[#4]

Right, thanks @HairyMcbiker, I've just done my first post after following you help, but found a small problem.

When I've renamed the link, I want to 'lose' that tag, so I can continue with normal text, but I don't seem to be able.

I'm sure there must be a way, but I can't find it.

Sorry for seeming thick.

[#5]

Yep seems hit an miss.
I tend to use
"name I want to use"<SPACE> select the "name" part and use the link as before, the trailing space usually stops the link overflowing, failing that a CR then a BS works as well.

[#6]

Thanks, I'll have a go with that next time I need it - if I can remember.

[#7]

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@jab1 wrote:

Right, thanks @HairyMcbiker, I've just done my first post after following you help, but found a small problem.

When I've renamed the link, I want to 'lose' that tag, so I can continue with normal text, but I don't seem to be able.

I'm sure there must be a way, but I can't find it.

Sorry for seeming thick.

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Click in the linked text then again on the Chain icon then delete the URL from the box and press OK.

[#8]

@Mav Noted for the future, thanks - just hope I can remember it.