Formatting Hyperlinks in Web Writing
When displaying a URL, include the full address.
For example:
http://www.somesite.com.au http://somesite.com.au http://support.somesite.com.au http://1.20.255.255 ftp://www.somesite.com.au ftp://ftp.somesite.com.au
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If we consistently use www.somesite.com.au instead of http://www.somesite.com.au, readers can become confused when suddenly confronted with a different type of address.
Addresses inside sites should use prose text instead of a URL.
External Site Example |
The Australian Bureau of Statistics site can be found at: http://www.abs.gov.au. |
Internal Site Example |
Training organisations need to undertake internal audits on a regular basis. |
Breaking URLs Across Lines
Try to avoid breaking URLs across a line, even if you have to leave one line short and start a new line. If it can't be avoided, break the URL after a slash:
Try the Yahoo directory: http://dir.yahoo.com/Government/Politics/By_Region/Countries/ Australia/States_and_Territories/Queensland/Complete_List/
Placing Hyperlinks in Web Content Planning Your Web Writing
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