# Confluence How To Link To An Anchor

> To link to an anchor in Confluence, type /anchor to place and name a unique anchor without spaces. Next, highlight your text, press Ctrl + K or Cmd + K, insert the URL using a hashtag followed by the anchor name, publish the page, and click the link to test the jump.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/confluence-how-to-link-to-an-anchor/
Apps: Confluence
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/6929fedd7dd0e157abed8958/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Type /anchor and select "Anchor" from the dropdown menu.
2. Give your anchor a unique name (no spaces allowed!)
3. Your anchor is now placed! It's invisible in the published page.
4. To link to your anchor, highlight the text and press Ctrl + K (or Cmd + K on Mac).
5. Use #anchorname in the URL, starting with a hashtag followed by your anchor's exact name, then click "Insert."
6. Click "Publish" to save changes.
7. Test your anchor by clicking the link - it'll jump right to that spot!