How To Add Link To Anchor in Confluence
- George Apostolov
How To Add Link To Anchor in Confluence: step-by-step guide
Type
/anchorand choose “Anchor link”.Enter a unique name for your anchor (avoid using spaces).
The anchor will be placed discreetly and it won’t appear on the published page.
To create a link, select the text and press Ctrl + K (or Cmd + K on Mac).
In the link field, type
#youranchorname, using the exact name with a # in front, then click Insert.Hit Publish to apply your changes.
Test the link and it should jump straight to the anchored section.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Confluence tutorial
Create clickable internal jump links in Confluence by inserting named anchors and linking text with a hash symbol. This guide shows how to add Link To Anchor in Confluence in 7 steps, starting with "Type /anchor and choose 'Anchor link' " and finishing with "Test the link and it should jump straight to the anchored section". 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 it take to add Link To Anchor in Confluence?
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: How To Add New Row In Confluence Table, How To Add People To Confluence Space and How To Add Subpage In Confluence. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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