Easy Tech TutsHow to Link to an Anchor in Confluence Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Making readers scroll through long manuals to find one paragraph wastes their time. This guide shows how to create anchor links in Confluence in 2026 so you can jump straight to a specific section, on the same page or a different one.
01Place the anchor
In edit mode, click your target destination line and type `/anchor` to deploy a section anchor.
02Name the anchor
Open the macro panel and assign a unique, single-word identifier tag, avoiding spaces or special characters.
03Highlight your link text
Move to your starting text block, highlight the text you want to turn into a link, and press Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on Mac).
04Link on the same page
Type a hashtag followed by your exact anchor ID, for example #milestones.
05Link across pages
For a different page, paste its full URL and append your anchor's hashtag ID to the end.
06Test and publish
Confirm the jump link works correctly, then click Publish.
Frequently asked questions
Can I link to an anchor on a completely different Confluence page?
Yes, append your anchor's hashtag ID to the end of the target page's full URL to jump straight to that section.
What characters should I avoid in an anchor name?
Keep anchor identifiers to a single word without spaces or special characters to maintain link integrity.
What's the keyboard shortcut for adding a link?
Highlight your text and press Ctrl+K on Windows or Cmd+K on Mac to open the link input bar.
How do I confirm my anchor link actually works?
Test the jump link in preview mode to confirm the page scrolls to the correct target line before publishing.
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