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How do I write a link that works for a specific youtube channel video?


When I add a link which contains a # hash tag, Apple Mail 3.6 on the Mac OS X does not link it properly.

This: http://www.youtube.com/user/chromeperformance#p/u/1/fdf2Z0vpnT0

Becomes: http://www.youtube.com/user/chromeperformance#p/u/1/fdf2Z0vpnT0

Would really appreciate some help.

Regards Craig


Solution

  • Apple Mail has a bug which doesn't allow you to use the hash # sign in a URL. If you go to Edit > Link > Add in Apple Mail and paste the url into it, it won't let you.

    Unfortunately through testing and scouring the web, a solution does not exist, though many complain.

    The best alternative is to use a URL shortening service such as http://bit.ly to produce a short url which can then be added to an email.