How do I preview a web link in Safari on mac

Hello,

I'm pretty sure I used to be able to hover over a link to see its URL on other OS's. The closest I have found to this on my Mac is to copy the link, and then paste it to see where its taking me.

Is there a setting I can change to preview it without having to do this?

Thanks

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 1, 2021 4:38 AM

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dialabrain

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Sep 1, 2021 4:51 AM in response to Stc188

FWIW, if I hover over a link the URL is shown on the bottom left corner of Safari's window.

Stc188 Author

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Sep 1, 2021 4:54 AM in response to dialabrain

Thanks so much! I cannot believe I missed that.

dialabrain

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Sep 1, 2021 4:55 AM in response to Stc188

You're welcome.

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