how to hyperlink in word to another page in the same document

To create a hyperlink in Microsoft Word that links to another page or location within the same document, follow these steps:

Steps to Hyperlink to Another Page in the Same Document

1. Create a Bookmark at the Destination:
   • Select the text or place in the document where you want the hyperlink to jump to.
   • Go to the Insert tab on the ribbon.
   • Click Bookmark.
   • In the dialog box, enter a name for the bookmark (no spaces; use dashes or underscores if needed).
   • Click Add to create the bookmark. This marks the destination point in your document

2. Create the Hyperlink:
   • Highlight the text or select the object (image, etc.) you want to turn into a hyperlink.
   • Right-click and select Link or go to Insert > Link > Insert Link.
   • In the link dialog, choose Place in This Document or Headings and Bookmarks (depending on your Word version).
   • Select the bookmark you created from the list.
   • Click OK or Insert to create the hyperlink

3. Test the Link:
   • Hold Ctrl and click the hyperlink text.
   • Word will jump to the bookmarked location within the document

Alternative: Hyperlink to a Heading

If your document uses heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.), you can also hyperlink directly to those headings without creating bookmarks:

• Highlight the text to hyperlink.
• Insert the link and select Place in This Document.
• Choose the desired heading from the list.
• Insert the link and test it as above

This method works in desktop Word and Word for the web, and hyperlinks to bookmarks or headings will also function when the document is saved as a PDF

. This process allows you to create internal navigation links within your Word document efficiently, improving usability especially in long documents like reports or manuals.