# Links and embeds

Choose how pasted links appear and set exceptions for specific sites.

Canonical page: https://app.piwot.co/docs/links-and-embeds
Section: Collaboration
Last updated: 16 August 2026

## Display modes

- Inline: a compact link chip inside the sentence
- URL: the plain destination address
- Card: a richer preview with title and context
- Embed: an interactive frame when the site allows it

## Change the default

Open [Settings icon] Settings, then [Link icon] Links, to choose the default display. Site exceptions let one domain use a different mode from the rest.

## Choose the display that matches the job

- Inline: keep a link inside the sentence without a large preview
- URL: show the destination plainly when the address itself matters
- Card: give the destination a more visible title and preview
- Embed: interact with a supported external page inside the request

## Use site exceptions

Set one personal default, then add a site-specific choice for domains that need different treatment. A Figma or Loom link may be useful as an embed, while a sensitive admin page is safer and clearer as a normal URL.

## When an embed cannot load

The destination controls whether it can be framed. Sign-in requirements, sharing permissions, browser privacy settings, or the site's own security headers can make PIWOT℗ fall back to a card or link. Test the destination in a private browser window when teammates cannot open it.

## FAQ

### Why did an embed fall back to a link card?

Some sites block framing or require a signed-in browser session. Use a card or URL when the destination does not allow an interactive embed.

### When should I use a card instead of an embed?

Use a card when the destination only needs a clear title and link. Use an embed when interaction inside the request is useful and the destination permits framing for the signed-in viewer.

### Does a site exception change every link?

It changes the default for the matching domain. Existing content may keep the display mode it was given, so check the individual link when a previous request still looks different.

## Agent guidance

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