Confluence How To Link To An Anchor
- George Apostolov
Confluence How To Link To An Anchor: step-by-step guide
Type
/anchorand select "Anchor" from the dropdown menu.Give your anchor a unique name (no spaces allowed!)
Your anchor is now placed! It's invisible in the published page.
To link to your anchor, highlight the text and press Ctrl + K (or Cmd + K on Mac).
Use
#anchornamein the URL, starting with a hashtag followed by your anchor's exact name, then click "Insert."Click "Publish" to save changes.
Test your anchor by clicking the link - it'll jump right to that spot!
Quick answer: 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.
About this Confluence tutorial
Jump to specific content easily in Confluence by creating anchors and linking text to them. Publish your page and test the navigation in steps. This guide covers confluence How To Link To An Anchor in 7 steps, starting with "Type /anchor and select 'Anchor' from the dropdown menu" and finishing with "Test your anchor by clicking the link - it'll jump right to that spot!". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Confluence interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does confluence How To Link To An Anchor take?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Confluence data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Confluence. Related guides: Create a Template in Confluence, Guide to Making a Glossary in Confluence and How Do Jira and Confluence Work Together. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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