pasted link in Imessages doubles up

I was able to resolve this behavior (jump to RESOLUTION STEPS below for the solution), which I have been seeing for several versions of iOS now... when copying a URL (hyperlinked or not) from Notes, and pasting into Messages. A. Noy. Ing.

Here's a fine example of the problem. ;-)

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254323433 (https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254323433)

Or, I've provided the same attached here.

RESOLUTION STEPS (performed with the combination of iOS 16.3.1 on iPhone 13, and MacOS 13.3.1 on MacBook Pro using Notes with iCloud).

1. In Notes on Mac, right-click on the URL you want to copy, and select Remove Link. (You might need to/want to click out of the note you edited on your Mac to allow for iCloud to sync the edit to your iOS device).
2. In Notes on iOS, tap into the note that contains the URL you just edited (which should now appear as regular text once iCloud syncs the note) and you'll be able to double-tap on the URL you want to copy, and select Copy.
3. In iOS paste in Messages. You should only see exactly what you copied, without that annoying extra URL in parentheses.
4. IMPORTANT: After you remove the links and return the note on iOS, then click "Done" in the top right, (or navigate to a different note) you may see the URLs appear that they have been automatically hyperlinked again. However, simply tap anywhere on the note except for the URL you want to copy, and you'll see the automatic hyperlinking disappear. Then you'll be able to double-tap the URL to select it, and copy.

I hope this works for you!

Joseo wrote:

In pasting an iNote with a link within it (say, a reference to a website) unto iMessage, the pasted info repeats the original link but this time within parenthesis.

Original: In addition, the County’s Supervisor of Elections can be reached at (941) 741-3823 and thru were you to have further questions.

Pasted: In addition, the County’s Supervisor of Elections can be reached at (941) 741-3823 and thru , were you to have further quest

ions.

Why is this, and how can I avoid it? Thank you so much! any info will be appreciated!

Using iMac 21.5 in., 2019; MacOS - Ventura 13.0

[Link Edited by Moderator]