Press finger on the browser bar for a couple of secs, the letters will go back, press again and press select All, then press copy. When you want to add the link, press for a couple of secs, thrn hit copy. This is for the iPad by the way.
If you want it to turn into a link you type or paste the full link, starting with http. If you start with www it won't get turned into a link (which is also sometimes useful) ...
Thanks, guys (I checked your profiles for gender).
I'll have a bash next time I feel the urge to add a link.
For obvious reasons, can't yet mark best answer.
Press finger on the browser bar for a couple of secs, the letters will go back, press again and press select All, then press copy. When you want to add the link, press for a couple of secs, thrn hit copy. This is for the iPad by the way.