How to Share a Link to a Particular Phrase
Modern web browsers include a 'Copy Link to Highlight' feature that allows users to share a specific portion of a webpage that automatically scrolls and highlights upon opening. This functionality is powered by the 'Text fragments' web standard.
Why it matters
This tool improves digital communication efficiency by allowing users to direct recipients to specific information without the need for screenshots.
Illustration: Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Sometimes, when you send someone a link, you’re doing so just because you want them to read a particular paragraph or sentence. Maybe you re helping a friend figure something out, and you know the exact information they need. Maybe you re trying to settle an argument, and one particular paragraph indisputably proves you correct. Or maybe a particular line made you laugh, and you wanted to share it specifically.
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