# How to add Link Previews to Bear notes

> Learn how to add Link Previews to Bear notes on Mac, iPad and iPhone, and how to hide a preview or edit a link that shows one.

Source: https://bear.app/faq/how-to-add-link-previews-to-bear-notes/

Link Previews are thumbnails that offer a visual peek at a webpage before you visit. They usually include the title and a prominent photo from the page. These are an alternative to simply linking text for times when a visual aid can be useful.

![](https://bear.app/faq/images/linkpreview.png)

## Add a Link Preview

**On Mac, iPad, and iPhone**
- Click the **B/I/U button** then the **link button** to display the link tool
- If a link is on your clipboard, Bear will automatically place it in the tool. Otherwise you can type or paste a link
- Click the **Show Preview** option, then **Done**

## Tips & Things to Know
- To hide an existing Link Preview in a note, Right-click (Mac) or long-press (iOS) on it and choose **Hide Preview**
- To edit a Link with preview, click the pencil icon in the lower right