How to view web site addresses when you hover on a link in Safari

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Issue

  • How can I see the full link when hovering over it in Safari?
  • Why doesn't Safari show the link address when I hover over it?

Environment

In some security training programs, you're told to hover over a link to view the "real" address. However, Safari on macOS doesn't show a link or URL when you hover your mouse over it.

Resolution

You can enable a similar feature in Safari by following these steps:

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Click the View menu.
  3. Select Show Status Bar (it's usually the fifth option in the menu).

Once the status bar is enabled, you'll see the full address or hover text in the bottom-left corner of the browser whenever you hover over a link.

If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk

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