# Help! Text being copied as a url?! **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask for Help\ **Created:** [December 20, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884 "2023-12-20T16:03:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![J\_Woosley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/j_woosley/32/64568_2.png) [@J\_Woosley](https://community.glideapps.com/u/J_Woosley)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/1 "2023-12-20T16:03:09Z")
Hey guys having something weird happen. Have text generated from OpenAI into a text column. I have an action to copy it to the clipboard, but for some reason it’s copying it and formatting it as URL with percentages etc, even though when I view in the table it looks like normal text. Any idea why this is happening? Here’s what the text looks like when copy/pasted: %20towards%20financial%20independence,%20personal%20growth,%20and%20work-life%20balance. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/2 "2023-12-20T16:04:40Z")
Does the URL contain spaces? `%20` is what spaces are replaced with when a link is URLencoded. ---
**Author:** ![J\_Woosley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/j_woosley/32/64568_2.png) [@J\_Woosley](https://community.glideapps.com/u/J_Woosley)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/3 "2023-12-20T16:07:55Z")
It’s exactly what I pasted. But in the table, it looks like normal text but the column is formatted just as plain text. When I display it, it displays normal. usp:%20The%20Fail%20Proof%20Boutique%20Methodology%20Cash%20Accelerator%20is%20the%20ultimate%2090-day%20coaching%20program%20specifically%20designed%20for%20introverted%20female%20coaches%20who%20want%20to%20replace%20their%209-5%20job%20with%20a%20consistent%20$10-$20K%20in%20income%20each%20month.%20Our%20unique%20program%20focuses%20on%20energy,%20mindset,%20and%20strategy%20to%20ensure%20your%20success%20in%20the%20coaching%20industry.%20Here’s%20why%20you%20should%20choose%20us%3A%0A%0A1.%20Proven%20Success%20Track%20Record%3A%20Our%20approach,%20backed%20by%20the%20Fail%20Proof%20Boutique%20Methodology’s%205%20pillars,%20has%20helped%20numerous%20introverted%20female%20coaches%20achieve%20their%20financial%20goals%20and%20quit%20their%209-5%20jobs.%20We%20have%20a%20track%20record%20of%20delivering%20tangible%20results%20and%20empowering%20our%20clients%20to%20make%20six%20figures.%0A%0A2.%20Comprehensive%20Support%20System%3A%20As%20a%20member%20of%20our%20program,%20you%20gain%20access%20to%20our%20exclusive%20portal,%20live%20coaching%20sessions,%20and%20a%20supportive%20community%20channel%20where%20you%20can%20connect%20with%20like-minded%20individuals.%20We%20provide%20daily%20support,%20accountability,%20and%20a%20safe%20space%20to%20address%20your%20challenges%20and%20celebrate%20your%20achievements.%0A%0A3.%20Personalized%20Coaching%20Approach%3A%20We%20understand%20that%20each%20individual’s%20journey%20is%20unique.%20That’s%20why%20our%20coaching%20program%20is%20tailored%20to%20meet%20your%20specific%20needs%20and%20goals.%20We%20provide%20step-by-step%20guidance,%20tools,%20and%20strategies%20to%20help%20you%20overcome%20mindset%20blocks,%20create%20an%20irresistible%20offer,%20and%20master%20sales%20conversations.%0A%0A4.%20Risk-Free%20Investment%3A%20We%20are%20confident%20in%20the%20effectiveness%20of%20our%20program,%20which%20is%20why%20we%20offer%20a%20guarantee.%20If%20you%20don’t%20earn%20back%20your%20investment%20in%20the%20program%20within%2090%20days,%20we%20will%20continue%20working%20with%20you%20for%20another%2090%20days%20for%20free.%20Your%20success%20is%20our%20priority,%20and%20we%20are%20committed%20to%20supporting%20you%20until%20you%20achieve%20your%20financial%20goals.%0A%0A5.%20Expert%20Mentoring%3A%20Our%20program%20is%20led%20by%20experienced%20coaches%20who%20have%20successfully%20navigated%20the%20coaching%20industry%20themselves.%20They%20will%20share%20their%20knowledge,%20insights,%20and%20proven%20strategies%20to%20help%20you%20build%20a%20profitable%20coaching%20business%20and%20make%20a%20positive%20impact%20on%20others’%20lives.%0A%0ADon’t%20let%20fear,%20lack%20of%20knowledge,%20or%20limited%20support%20hold%20you%20back%20from%20achieving%20your%20dreams.%20Join%20the%20Fail%20Proof%20Boutique%20Methodology%20Cash%20Accelerator%20and%20embark%20on%20a%20transformative%20journey%20towards%20financial%20independence,%20personal%20growth,%20and%20work-life%20balance. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/4 "2023-12-20T16:11:22Z")
mmm, not exactly sure what’s going on there. Something’s causing it to be treated like a URL. I notice that the string starts with `usp:`. What happens if you remove that before you copy/paste it? ---
**Author:** ![J\_Woosley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/j_woosley/32/64568_2.png) [@J\_Woosley](https://community.glideapps.com/u/J_Woosley)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/5 "2023-12-20T16:12:22Z")
That’s just part of the AI output. What’s weird is its literally only happening on this row and just started happening randomly. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/6 "2023-12-20T16:13:53Z")
yeah, I was just wondering if that prefix might be causing it to be interpreted as a hyperlink - which is why I suggested to see if removing it would change anything. ---
**Author:** ![J\_Woosley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/j_woosley/32/64568_2.png) [@J\_Woosley](https://community.glideapps.com/u/J_Woosley)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/7 "2023-12-20T16:29:22Z")
Seeing it with some other ai output as well. Is there a way I can add a formatted to a copy action? So when you paste it’s plain text? ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/8 "2023-12-20T16:32:11Z")
I guess you could try running it through a Decode Text column (set the encoding as `url`), and then use the decoded version in the copy to clipboard action. That might work. ![CleanShot 2023-12-21 at 00.34.44@2x](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/glideapps/original/3X/8/f/8feb2f616ecc016f864fc150b7bf1413352a17d9.png) ---
**Author:** ![J\_Woosley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/j_woosley/32/64568_2.png) [@J\_Woosley](https://community.glideapps.com/u/J_Woosley)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/9 "2023-12-20T17:20:01Z")
Yea but the weird thing is in your example the text column displays it normally, but when i copy and paste it, it has the weird url formatting: ![IMG_1233](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/glideapps/original/3X/3/2/322c26931e6e309af83ff8db593dd171b5e6a700.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/10 "2023-12-20T17:22:48Z")
Yeah, I’m not sure. I know there was an editor bug recently related to spaces, but I’m pretty sure that was fixed. Did you try my decoding suggestion? ---
**Author:** ![J\_Woosley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/j_woosley/32/64568_2.png) [@J\_Woosley](https://community.glideapps.com/u/J_Woosley)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/11 "2023-12-20T17:27:15Z")
Yes did not work ☹ ---
**Author:** ![ThinhDinh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/thinhdinh/32/49_2.png) [@ThinhDinh](https://community.glideapps.com/u/ThinhDinh)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-text-being-copied-as-a-url/68884/12 "2023-12-20T23:58:36Z")
I assume this is a result of an OpenAI action? If you use a column instead of an action does it help?