How To Link To A Section in Confluence
- George Apostolov
How To Link To A Section in Confluence: step-by-step guide
Type
/anchorand select “Anchor link” from the menu.Give your anchor a unique name (no spaces).
The anchor won’t be visible on the page when published.
To link to it, highlight the text you want clickable and press Ctrl + K (or Cmd + K on Mac).
In the link field, type
#youranchorname— make sure it exactly matches the anchor name, including the#.Click Insert, then Publish the page.
Test the link — it should scroll directly to your anchor point.
Quick answer: To link to a section in Confluence, type /anchor to insert an anchor link with a unique name, highlight your clickable text, press Ctrl + K or Cmd + K, enter the anchor name preceded by a hash symbol in the link field, click Insert, and publish the page.
About this Confluence tutorial
Jump straight to specific sections in your Confluence pages by creating and linking custom anchors quickly and easily. This guide shows how to link To A Section in Confluence in 7 steps, starting with "Type /anchor and select 'Anchor link' from the menu" and finishing with "Test the link — it should scroll directly to your anchor point". 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 link To A Section 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 Make Confluence Dark Mode, How To Make Confluence Page Public and How To Make Confluence Table Wider. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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