Is it ok to just use the end of the url when using a Rel Cononical Link?

[KentH]

Hi,

I am working with an account and the previous SEO used a Rel Canonical link that just uses the end of the url.

Instead of the full url

When I look it up on the web I see most people are using the full url. Is that the proper way to do it or does is suffice to just use the end of the url?

Wanted to check before I take the time to change them all.

-Kent

[rhutchings]

My vote is to use the full url on this.  Just eliminates the possibility for confusion (although both technically work).