dotCMS: How to create an anchor link (jump) on a page

Step-by-step instructions on how to create an anchor link (jump link or page jump) to a specific section within a page on your website.

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How to create an anchor link (jump) on a page


To create an anchor link (page jump) using the WYSIWYG Editor:

  1. Place your Cursor at the beginning of a line of text you wish to link to.
  2. Select the Anchor Link Icon from the toolbar.
    Step 2 for selecting the anchor link icon in the WYSIWYG toolbar

  3. Enter a Unique Id/Title for the anchor. (Note: Id should start with a letter, followed only by letters, numbers, dashes, dots, colons or underscores; no spaces.)
  4. Select Ok.
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  5. Highlight the text you wish to link to the anchor.
  6. Select the Link Icon in the toolbar.
  7. Select the Anchor Title from the Anchor drop-down menu.
  8. Select Ok.

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