I usually just paste the URL in and it creates a hyperlink but yes the link buttons do seem to work here as scook describes.
 
Type what you want the link text to say.
 
Highlight that text (now the link option buttons become available).
 
Click the link button (the URL window opens)
 
Paste the URL into the box.
 
Profit.

For some reason I cant remember I've always used Opera as my browser. Never had a hiccup using the forums here, before or after update. Sure I think it's way too big and white all of a sudden but I can cope. 
 
Just offerin' the thought as it could be a) simple fix for using the site ... or b) helps troubleshoot.

I am using Opera too.  I like it best. 

I downloaded Opera specifically for this site because it worked with the forum and gave me the script/ad blocking I usually use in FF. My preferred browser is FF though so the fact I can just use one browser for everything again is very much a bonus.

John
Right except it is always grayed out for me. It was a lot easier before anyway. 

Type / paste URL press Enter. You're done.
 
I would say that is actually easier than before, but maybe not as intuative.
 

paulo

John
Right except it is always grayed out for me. It was a lot easier before anyway. 

Type / paste URL press Enter. You're done.
 
I would say that is actually easier than before, but maybe not as intuative.
 

You're right except I want to type in a name for the link. Maybe its just me. I know Sonar well but browsers are a different matter.
 

John

paulo

John
Right except it is always grayed out for me. It was a lot easier before anyway. 

Type / paste URL press Enter. You're done.
 
I would say that is actually easier than before, but maybe not as intuative.
 

You're right except I want to type in a name for the link. Maybe its just me. I know Sonar well but browsers are a different matter.
 

Try the steps I posted above. Maybe it's just not playing nice with Opera but it works here. Cheers.

Interesting...

Hmm, ironically enough, all the issues you speak of I had on the previous forum software. I even had to make it a point to use firefox instead since it at least reduced the errors to very little. This new forum software has been absolutely great compared to that. I'm quite happy with this new forum change.

Stipes Vigilo
Hmm, ironically enough, all the issues you speak of I had on the previous forum software. I even had to make it a point to use firefox instead since it at least reduced the errors to very little. This new forum software has been absolutely great compared to that. I'm quite happy with this new forum change.

+1   That's been my experience as well using IE9.