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Improve hyperlink transparency in docs for security awareness #2413

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Feature Request

Is your feature request related to a problem or unsupported use case? Please describe.
Currently, hyperlinks embedded in Docs do not display their destination URLs when hovering over them, unlike standard web browsers or other document editors. This lack of transparency poses a security concern, especially for users trained in phishing awareness, as it prevents them from verifying the legitimacy of a link before clicking. The only way to check the URL is by right-clicking and inspecting the link, which is not intuitive for most users.

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I propose adding a feature that displays the destination URL of a hyperlink when hovering over it in Docs. This could be implemented in the the following way:
-> Status Bar Display: Display the URL in the bottom-left corner of the Docs interface, similar to how browsers handle it.

This change would enhance security awareness and align Docs with standard web practices, reducing the risk of accidental clicks on malicious links. The primary drawback might be visual clutter, but this could be mitigated by ensuring the tooltip or status bar display is unobtrusive.

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