Nowadays, it is common to find hyperlinks or links in emails or messages. These hyperlinks are present in 2 forms as mentioned below:

1. Standard Length URL: The URL starts with www, followed by the website name, and ends with something like .com, for e.g.,
   
2. Shortened URL, for e.g.,
   

Hyperlinks and Links: What to look for?

1. To get a preview of the full URL, type the shortened URL in your web browser’s address bar together with the characters mentioned below before browsing to the new URL:
   1. Between the “http://” and the “example”, type preview:
      
   2. At the end of the URL, type +:
      
2. Use a link checker or URL checker, such as:
   1. Google Transparency Report
      
   2. VirusTotal URL Checker
      
3. View the full hyperlink address by hovering over, i.e. placing the cursor over, the link before clicking it: