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How do I look at the address of a hyperlink?

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In an earlier version of Firefox, if I right-clicked on a hyperlink, I would get a right-click menu that included the Properties item, which, when I click on it, would pop up a window that would give me the URL of the hyperlink, before I clicked on it. I could also copy that URL. I've installed a new version, and that right-click menu is gone, replaced by a lot of FlashGot choices, and also a Save As.. and Save for the link, neither of which actually tell me what the address is..

In an earlier version of Firefox, if I right-clicked on a hyperlink, I would get a right-click menu that included the Properties item, which, when I click on it, would pop up a window that would give me the URL of the hyperlink, before I clicked on it. I could also copy that URL. I've installed a new version, and that right-click menu is gone, replaced by a lot of FlashGot choices, and also a Save As.. and Save for the link, neither of which actually tell me what the address is..

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That contextual menu Properties menu item was removed in Firefox 3.6, so it's been gone for awhile.

This extension restores it:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/element-properties/

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That contextual menu Properties menu item was removed in Firefox 3.6, so it's been gone for awhile.

This extension restores it:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/element-properties/

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Install this add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/drweb-anti-virus-link-checker/

It will not only provide you with the info you're looking for, but also scan the site for malware.

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Be aware the onclick JavaScript links won't show the correct URL that way.

Firefox 4 also shows the link at the bottom of the page in a pop-up if you hover a link.