# How To Add Link To Anchor in Confluence

> To add a link to an anchor in Confluence, type /anchor to insert a named anchor, select text and press Ctrl + K or Cmd + K, enter #youranchorname in the link field, insert it, and publish the page to test the jump link.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-link-to-anchor-in-confluence/
Apps: Confluence
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2e3ad673bd5aa8e60287/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Type /anchor and choose “Anchor link” .
2. Enter a unique name for your anchor (avoid using spaces).
3. The anchor will be placed discreetly and it won’t appear on the published page.
4. To create a link, select the text and press Ctrl + K (or Cmd + K on Mac).
5. In the link field, type #youranchorname , using the exact name with a # in front, then click Insert .
6. Hit Publish to apply your changes.
7. Test the link and it should jump straight to the anchored section.