#### Inserting Hyperlinks in Messages

To create a hyperlink in an instant or chat message:

1. In an Instant or Chat Message window, type and select the text you want to turn into a hyperlink.
2. Click link on the toolbar.

> The Insert Hyperlink window opens.

3. Specify the URL (web address) of the site you want the link to point to.

> You can also specify an e-mail address as the URL. For example, mailto:johndoe@aol.com.

> Click OK to save the setting and close the dialog box.

Tips:

- You can also click link with no text selected. If you do this, you need to enter the link text into the dialog box. The link appears at the insertion point location.
- If you enter an URL as text (for example, http://www.aol.com or mailto:johndoe@aol.com), the text automatically converts to a hyperlink when you send the message.