How to Create an Anchor Link in WordPress
- George Apostolov
How to Create an Anchor Link in WordPress: step-by-step guide
On WordPress Block Editor, click the specific block where you wish to assign the anchor link you're about to create.
After that, go to the right-side panel and click 'Advanced' under the Block tab.
Think of one or two words that uniquely describe the selected block and then enter them into the HTML Anchor text field.
After that, use the newly registered anchor link to hyperlink certain parts of the post or page.
Once done, click 'Save' to apply the recent changes and enable the function of your anchor link.
Quick answer: To create an anchor link in WordPress, select a block in the Block Editor, open the Advanced panel on the right, and enter a unique term in the HTML Anchor field. Next, hyperlink parts of your page using the anchor, and click Save to apply the changes.
About this WordPress tutorial
Add navigational jumps to your WordPress pages by assigning HTML anchors to blocks and hyperlinking them. Save changes to enable the links. This guide shows how to create an Anchor Link in WordPress in 5 steps, starting with "On WordPress Block Editor, click the specific block where you wish to assign the anchor..." and finishing with "Once done, click 'Save' to apply the recent changes and enable the function of your anc...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create an Anchor Link in WordPress?
5 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 WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to create gated content on wordpress, How to Crop an Image in Wordpress and How to Customize a WordPress Theme. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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