For most purposes, [Link Expanders](https://someurl.com) should be used rather than $$\KaTeX$$ Clickable URLs. However, $$\KaTeX$$ Clickable URLs are appropriate if:

- The link must open in the *current* tab for a specific reason.
- The link requires custom styling, such as additional fonts or colors.

Generally, opening links in a *new* tab using Link Expanders is preferred to prevent users from accidentally navigating away and losing their active 1Cademy session.

When to Use $$\KaTeX$$ Clickable URLs

#### To Add Custom Clickable Text:
`$$\href{https://google.com}{Google}$$` => $$\href{https://google.com}{Google}$$

*The text can also be styled with standard KaTeX syntax:*
`$$\href{https://google.com}{\huge\Bbb\color{green}\colorbox{red}{Google}}$$` => $$\href{https://google.com}{\huge\Bbb\color{green}\colorbox{red}{Google}}$$

How to Customize $$\KaTeX$$ Clickable URLs

#### $$\KaTeX$$ Clickable URLs

`$$\url{https://google.com}$$` => $$\url{https://google.com}$$

- Click to open the URL in your **current** tab.
- These should be used sparingly; see child nodes for details.

**Note:** URLs that do not start with `https://` will be treated as same-site links. For example, `[Google](google.com)` redirects to `https://1cademy.com/google.com` when clicked.

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Link Expanders and Clickable URLs

#### [Link Expanders](https://someurl.com):
`[Google](https://google.com)` => [Google](https://google.com)
- **Hold down Option Key + Click to open link in a *new* tab.
- **Click the link icon to expand and view the URL.


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