So I just noticed in meta.discourse.com that when I typed safe mode in plain text, it automatically creates a hyperlink like this: safe mode [image] Notice how in the editor I did not use markdown to make the word safe mode hyperlinked. What is this feature called? How can I enable it on my forum? Thanks :slight_smile:

You can use watched word to change a term into a link [image] Watched Words Reference Guide Site Management bookmark This is a #reference guide for describing how the Watched Words page functions and the different types of action types you can use to block specific words on a Discourse site. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrator Understanding Watched Words You can setup Watched Words to take actions based on words found in a topic or post (located at .../admin/customize/watched_words ). [0fa98e1d-d611-4971-a78b-6dd736f7cd22] There’s a max of 2000 words per type of action. O…

I’m pretty sure that it is this feature after doing a quick search: [image] Auto-Linkify Words Theme component :exclamation:Discourse has a built-in feature called Watched Words which can replicate most of the features of this theme component. Consider using that before installing this theme component. discourse2 Summary Auto-Linkify Words allows you to automatically hyperlink certain words or patterns in your post with the desired destination URL. hammer_and_wrench Repository Link https://github.com/discourse/discourse-linkify-words open_book New to Discourse Themes? Beginner’s …

@moin is correct, we use Watched Words to linkify eg safe mode, data explorer, standard install, etc, though the Auto-Linkify Words theme component has extra functionality if you need it. :+1:

Both solutions are exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much. I chose the vanilla option by @Moin to reduce adding to many plugins.

How can I enable: Auto-hyperlinking text to reference to other posts?

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twofoursixeight February 26, 2023, 8:40am 2

I’m pretty sure that it is this feature after doing a quick search:

Topic		Replies	Views
Any Autolinker solution for Discourse? Feature	7	2676	January 10, 2019
Auto-replace text with link to topic Product Support	3	2844	January 17, 2022
Special inline commands Feature	4	1370	November 1, 2018
Auto-Linkify Words Theme component official , linkify-words	235	30302	November 13, 2024
How to avoid guarded words in certain paragraphs Product Support	7	423	May 9, 2024

How can I enable: Auto-hyperlinking text to reference to other posts?

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