Add Anchor Links

This is frequently used for a list of links that take the user to a specific section of text on the same page. A list Frequently Asked Questions that link to corresponding answers further down the page is a good example of when to use anchor links.

Set the Anchor

1. Place the cursor at the desired location for the anchor--usually at the beginning of the line.

2. Click on the Anchor icon. 
   The Anchor Properties window opens.

3. Enter the Anchor Name. 

   This should be a short, easily identifiable word or two that describe the text.  Ex: test. It is not recommended that you use numbers.

   

   
   

4. Click OK. 
   An anchor icon appears in the text by the cursor.

Link to the Anchor

1. Navigate to the text that you want to link to the anchor.  Highlight the text that you will link to the anchor.

2. Click on the Link icon in the editor. 

3. Click on the Anchor Link option in the Drop Down Menu. 

4. Click on the “By Anchor Name” drop down menu.

5. Choose the desired Anchor Name.
   This is what you previously entered.
   

6. Click OK. 
   The anchor link is created.

Related Pages

• Page:
  Remove Links
• Page:
  Link to an Anchor on a Different Page
• Page:
  Add Anchor Links
• Page:
  Link to a URL, Document, Email