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BigmanPigman

(52,288 posts)
Wed Jun 14, 2017, 12:35 AM Jun 2017

OK, I am a computer idiot and don't know how to post a link from a you tube video.

I just learned how to send an attachment...DUH! How do I post a video clip, an article, etc.? Do I need to"link" them? I don't know how to link either or if that is even related to a link. I have a Samsung tablet which has a mind of its own and creates words that I never even typed and if I don't proofread a zillion times I look like an illiterate moron. I would like to post The Castaways song and video "Liar, Liar..." appropriate and cool/funny.

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OK, I am a computer idiot and don't know how to post a link from a you tube video. (Original Post) BigmanPigman Jun 2017 OP
All you have to do True Dough Jun 2017 #1
What is a URL? How do I cut and paste? BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #2
the url is in the browser at the top that shows u what website you are on. copy that. it looks like msongs Jun 2017 #5
here's how- luvMIdog Jun 2017 #3
What is the difference between right and left clicks if I have a touchscreen and not a mouse? BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #6
I imagine you just click on share as before and then press the highlighted text and the option to luvMIdog Jun 2017 #7
I think I might be able to help. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2017 #4
Video of how to copy and paste a utube video.. cpmx2006 Jun 2017 #8

luvMIdog

(2,533 posts)
3. here's how-
Wed Jun 14, 2017, 12:47 AM
Jun 2017

Down below your youtube that you want to post click on share. Then below that you will see a url highlighted in blue. RIGHT CLICK on that highlighted url and then click COPY. Then come here and paste it in your post where you want it to appear.

To paste it here RIGHT CLICK. You will see options to choose from. Choose PASTE.

[url=https://servimg.com/view/19465124/517][img][/img][/url]

[url=https://servimg.com/view/19465124/518][img][/img][/url]

BigmanPigman

(52,288 posts)
6. What is the difference between right and left clicks if I have a touchscreen and not a mouse?
Wed Jun 14, 2017, 12:50 AM
Jun 2017

Do I just click on it once and my tablet will figure it out?

luvMIdog

(2,533 posts)
7. I imagine you just click on share as before and then press the highlighted text and the option to
Wed Jun 14, 2017, 12:53 AM
Jun 2017

copy should pop up. The battery on my tablet is dead or I would check that for you, sorry. Maybe another tablet user can help.


-Okay I just touched my screen instead of using my mouse and the copy option popped up. So yes it works like that.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,122 posts)
4. I think I might be able to help.
Wed Jun 14, 2017, 12:47 AM
Jun 2017

I don't know the terminology, though.

I keep links to many YouTube videos of music I enjoy. When I want to post them on different websites like here or FaceBook, I get the video up on my screen.

Up at the top of the page, there is a line of text (sort of) that I highlight. Just click on it. Then I right click to Copy that line of text. Then I just carry it to wherever I want to post it.

And there it is.

I hope this helps!

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