In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of Apple Mail adding HTML tags to the hyperlink in the email. When it comes to the email client application, then the built-in offering from the Cupertino giant is usually the go-to choice for the masses. Baked in with quite a few nifty features, plus its ease of usage and a sense of security are just some of the reasons why users are inclined towards its product.
However, that might soon change if it continues to get bugged with issues at regular intervals. For instance, as of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that Apple Mail is automatically adding HTML tags to the hyperlink in the email. It seems to be a consequence of Apple Mail interpreting it as a link when we type it in.
For instance, if you type in a website name in the mail body, such as www.droidwin.com, then it will additionally add a tag <http://www.droidwin.com>. Likewise, if you add an email address, [email protected], then it will also add <mailto:[email protected]>. And that’s not even the worst part.
The thing is that these tags aren’t visible when you type in the email, they will only come to light once you have sent the email thereby leaving you with no option whatsoever to delete these tags. With that said, there does exist a couple of nifty workarounds that should help you address this bug once and for all. So without further ado, let’s check them out.
Fix Apple Mail app adding HTML tags to hyperlink in Email
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-listed workarounds and then see which one works out in your favor. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Link/Remove Link
A bunch of users have said that right-clicking on the link and then selecting the “Link/Remove Link” option did manage to rectify the issue for them. So do give it a try and check out the result.
FIX 2: Disable Add Link Previews
The Mail settings have the Add Link preview options enabled by default. In this regard, many users have said that disabling this feature seems to have spelled out success for them. So make sure to disable this feature and then check out the result. Here’s how it could be done:
- Open the Apple Mail app and head over to its Settings menu.
- Then go to Composing > Composing and uncheck “Add Link Previews”.
- Now check if it rectifies the underlying Mail app issue or not.
Credits: Apple Support Community
FIX 3: Use Another Email Client
While it may sound like an obvious fix, but if nothing else works out, then your last course of action should be to temporarily make a switch to a different email client. We have personally verified that the likes of iCloud webmail, iOS Mail, and Yahoo Mail apps don’t have this issue. So try using these clients for the time being until the issue is officially addressed.
That’s it. These were the three different methods that should help you fix the issue of Apple Mail adding HTML tags to the hyperlink in the email. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
