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click on the link vs click the link

Both 'click on the link' and 'click the link' are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and usage. 'Click on the link' implies that you need to interact with the link by using a mouse or touchpad to click on it. 'Click the link' implies that you need to select or choose the link to follow it.
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Last updated: July 02, 2024 • 115081 views

click on the link

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'click on the link' when you need to physically interact with the link, such as using a mouse or touchpad to click on it.

Examples:

  • To access the document, click on the link.
  • Click on the link to watch the video.
  • Please click on the link to complete the survey.
  • I can't click on the link, it's not working.
  • You need to click on the link to download the file.
  • Oct 23, 2009 ... Last time when I wrote "click on the link" and the American native collegue pointed out error stating that "on" is unnecessary here. So I wonder ...
  • Jan 5, 2012 ... There is at least some logical justification for the distinction between "click the mouse button" and "click on the link." Clicking means ...
  • Feb 26, 2018 ... Unable to click on the link even with XPath ... There doesn't seem to be any failed errors notification unlike with other link and its simply not ...
  • Feb 9, 2018 ... Why do I have to click on the link icon to open a link instead of the headline / post title? Answered. This is an obnoxious change. Archived ...
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... Click on the link- https://blackground.lnk.to/gswom Thank you so much for your support! No matter what you're going through, remember God is ...
  • Oct 21, 2020 ... If you pin the pane, a click on the link opens in another pane, not the best but it helps. 5 Likes. psyguy January 22, 2021, 7:13pm 13. Thanks ...
  • Apr 25, 2021 ... 345 likes, 25 comments - froggboss on April 25, 2021: "Click On The Link In Our Bio To Order @kingproja @kingprodani".
  • Nov 3, 2021 ... By having a way to link to a specific screen, my devs could click on the link provided in Jira and jump straight to the correct Frame ...
  • Apr 30, 2024 ... 865 likes, 25 comments - katemortonauthor on April 30, 2024: "Look at this beautiful work! Click on the link in my bio to read more about a ...
  • Jan 26, 2019 ... The image in the screenshot is just to show the back end code. My aim is to click on the link that, that backend code creates.

Alternatives:

  • select the link
  • interact with the link
  • choose the link
  • activate the link
  • open the link

click the link

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'click the link' when you just need to select or choose the link, without necessarily physically clicking on it.

Examples:

  • To proceed, click the link that says 'Next'.
  • Click the link to view the full article.
  • Please click the link to confirm your email address.
  • I can't click the link, it's not clickable.
  • You need to click the link to access the website.
  • May 13, 2021 ... A mediabuyer just told me it'd be better to use "tap the link below" over any variation of "click the link...". I think it makes sense for ...
  • Nov 24, 2023 ... Click the link in my bio to give it a listen and you can also watch the video over on my YouTube. The biggest of shout outs to everyone who made ...
  • Oct 23, 2009 ... It functions as both the transitive verb and intransitive verb. For instance, click the link, click on the icon. Last time when I wrote "click ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... The Lighthouse. Friday. ✨Click the link to pre save it now. https://stevienicks.lnk.to/TheLighthouse.
  • Jul 8, 2020 ... Links mostly open in new tabs only as they are links so when you click the link it will open in a new tab so that the previous page remains intact.
  • Sep 22, 2022 ... You can quote me. - Click the link in my bio to purchase. Every shirt sold helps to fund literacy programs and book donations to communities ...
  • OUT NOW!!!!!!!! CLICK THE LINK AND CHECK OUT MY NEW VIDEO!
  • May 4, 2024 ... TK421, do you copy? Click the link to shop the #TK421 collection: https://store.lennykravitz.com/collections/tk421 #maythe4thbewithyou.
  • Join a webinar through an invitation link. To join the webinar, click the link that the host provided you or that you received in the confirmation page after ...
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... Good Morning Gorgeous! Click the link in bio to get 'The Mary Boot' with @giuseppezanotti while you can. You deserve it!

Alternatives:

  • select the link
  • choose the link
  • pick the link
  • activate the link
  • open the link

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