Copy n Paste URL's converting to text?

[UKSBD]

Bit of a tricky one to explain but,

Just got new PC with Windows 11

When I copy n paste a URL in to a gmail it doesn't paste the URL but converts it to the name of the page of the URL (it is still a hyperlink)

When I copy n paste a URL in to an X post it converts it to the name of the page of the URL, but this time it isn't a hyperlink.

Anyone know what is causing this?

Testing if URL shows when copy n pasting here - https://www.uksbd.co.uk/

 

[UKSBD]

Just to add

I can override it by selecting Paste as - plain text in the right click copy'n'paste menu but this has always previously been the default

 

[fisicx]

It’s gmail/winsows trying to be helpful and looking up the link for you. Even worse, sometimes you get a snippet (UKBF often does this).

 

[UKSBD]

It’s gmail/winsows trying to be helpful and looking up the link for you. Even worse, sometimes you get a snippet (UKBF often does this).

Yes, it can be a right pain, only started doing it since changing PC.

I found the problem in an Edge setting

edge://settings/appearance/browserBehavior (if you have edge)

Edit to add: more info here in case anyone has similar problem - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...oft-edge-d3bd3956-603a-0033-1fbc-9588a30645b4

 

[fisicx]

It’s you! Always wondered if anyone actually uses the spyware commonly known as Edge. But now I’ve found someone!

 

[UKSBD]

It’s you! Always wondered if anyone actually uses the spyware commonly known as Edge. But now I’ve found someone!

Always have, always will.

Much prefer to see things tailored for me rather than randomized

 

[ThatDevAaron]

It’s you! Always wondered if anyone actually uses the spyware commonly known as Edge. But now I’ve found someone!

+1 - bloatware intended to be used as spyware.

 

[fisicx]

Much prefer to see things tailored for me rather than randomized

It’s a browser! How is it tailored for you?

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

In Bing, for me - right click the URL (do not select it and copy) and select 'Copy Link'.

Then just paste it.

 

[DontAsk]

It’s a browser! How is it tailored for you?

It's all chromium.

 

[DontAsk]

In Bing, for me - right click the URL (do not select it and copy) and select 'Copy Link'.

How is Bing a browser?

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

Sorry, Edge (it defaults to Bing for me...).

 

[UKSBD]

In Bing, for me - right click the URL (do not select it and copy) and select 'Copy Link'.

Then just paste it.

It's not the copying it's the pasting.

The default setting in Edge is when pasting a URL it adds a link with the title of the page as the link text.

You can override it by using "paste as plain text" or change the default in the Edge settings

 

[UKSBD]

It’s a browser! How is it tailored for you?

When I use Edge I am signed in with my Microsoft account and usually my personal Google account.

Rather than changing any settings or accounts in the browser, I flick between browsers, I use Chrome more in guest modes or for using different Google accounts

I use Edge as my daily default browser with the settings how I like them and use Chrome, Firefox, Opera for different purposes.

Personally, I much prefer Edge, but that's probably just habit