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Joan Y. Edwards is author/illustrator of folktale Flip Flap Floodle, a happy little duck who never gives up on his song even in the Mr. Fox's belly. She is author of 4RV Publishing's Joan's Elder Care Guide. It is full of practical hints and resources to promote healing and make caregiving easier. She has published 80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year A, B, and C. She has a Master of Education. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Charlotte Writers Club. She enjoys watching humorous mysteries, like Columbo and Monk. Time at home, beach and mountain with family and friends energizes her..
Writing

How to Handle Links and Periods at End of Sentences

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I must admit I’ve been a little confused about punctuation for web page links. If you are blogging, You may have to insert the hyperlinks into your document. It’s a good idea to check your hyperlinks before you post your blog or send your email. This insures that extra punctuation hasn’t messed up the hyperlink. You want your readers to be able to click on a link and get there.

Put the hyperlink in the middle of the sentence. I found http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com helpful in formatting my writing online.

Use angled short brackets <>: <https://www.joanyedwards.com>.

You can use parentheses: (https://www.joanyedwards.com).

I used to put a slash and then a period. However, it can still mess up your links. Some websites will work with the slash and others will not.  If it messes up the link, try one of the other ideas listed here. Putting it in the middle sounds great.

Of course you can always use one of the main words to put the hyperlink hidden. For instance, Grammar Girl says put a period at the end of the hyperlink.

Use a table, for your hyperlinks. No periods needed.

Grammar Girl website http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
Joan Y. Edwards’ Website https://www.joanyedwards.com

Perhaps you’ve found another way that works for you. Go for it.

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