How To Add Link To Anchor in Confluence

Quick summary

Adding an anchor link in Confluence lets you link directly to a specific section within a page, improving navigation for long documents. Use the /anchor command to place a named anchor, then link to it with a #anchorname reference using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+K.

Steps

1. Type /anchor and choose Anchor link from the menu to insert an anchor at the desired location.
2. Enter a unique anchor name — avoid using spaces in the name.
3. Note that the anchor is placed discreetly and will not appear on the published page.
4. Select the text you want to link, then press Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on Mac) to open the link dialog.
5. In the link field, type #youranchorname using the exact name with a # in front, then click Insert.
6. Click Publish to apply and save your changes.
7. Test the anchor link to confirm it jumps directly to the anchored section.