Assign your bookmark a name and then click “Add.”

Bookmarks in Microsoft Word are similar to those in your web surfing app.

Once you save a bookmark, you have an easy reference to that spot.

Bookmark on the Insert tab

To make bookmarks even handier, you’re able to create links to them in your Word document.

Word bookmarks are convenientfor navigating lengthy documents, whether for yourself or your readers.

If your ribbon is condensed, you should see a Links drop-down box containing the Bookmark option.

Bookmark in the Links drop-down menu

When the Bookmark box appears, give it a name in the “Bookmark Name” field.

Then, click “Add” which places the bookmark in the list below and closes the box.

You’ve then successfully added a bookmark to your document.

Add bookmark box

Select one in the list and click “Go To” to jump to that particular bookmark.

On Mac, select Edit > Find > Go To from the menu bar.

Click “Go To.”

Go To button in the Bookmark box

This is perfect for you and your readers to jump directly to one with a click.

Choose “Place in This Document” on the left of the Insert Hyperlink box that opens.

On Mac, pick “This Document.”

Insert Link in the Links menu

Then, expand Bookmarks and go for the one you want.

Then, click “OK” to apply the link.

Now, give your link a try.

Bookmarks in the Place in This Document options

hit the hyperlink and you should head straight to the bookmark you assigned to it.

On Windows, you may need tohold Ctrl and click, depending on your configs.

For more, look at how toreuse or move a bookmark in Word.

Link to a bookmark in Word

Actions for a link in the shortcut menu