This is more of a very short “how to” as it was one of those pesky things we ran into at work today.

Sometimes you need to copy and paste a hyperlink to a website to someone else, whether it be in an IM or an email, and when you go to copy it, you end up going to the linked site instead of actually getting copied.  So, how do you safely copy it?  Well, an odd trick I have found is to start your copy highlighting to the right as opposed to the left.  The reason for this is that usually on the left it is butted up against the margins, so you can’t tell if you are clicking outside of it.  By staring to the right, you know you have some clearance and this allows you a bit more breathing room.

I know, not very long, but it is just one of those little tips that makes your life a little bit less frustrating.