Add anchor text

An HTML anchor creates a destination for a link that jumps to a specific block. This article explains how to add a jump link without editing HTML.

Before you start

• You need a Contributor role or higher.
• Know how to add links to a post or page.

Add the anchor

1. Open a post or page to edit.
2. Select the heading, paragraph, or other block where readers should land.
3. If the settings sidebar is hidden, click Settings in the top bar. Select the Block tab.
4. Open Advanced.
5. In HTML anchor, enter a unique name without spaces, such as anchorname. Do not include the # symbol.

Link to the anchor

1. Select the text readers will click.
2. Click Link in the block toolbar.
3. Enter # followed by the anchor name, such as #anchorname.
4. Press Enter, then save or publish the post or page.