Insert hyperlinks in Word

You can mark the hyperlink destination with a bookmark or a heading style.

1. Insert a bookmark

Select an intended destination item or simply click where you want to insert a bookmark.
In the Insert ribbon menu group, Go to Links > Bookmark.

Insert Bookmark
Under Bookmark name, type a name, then select Add.

Bookmark Name

2. Apply a heading style to the bookmark

You must apply a heading style your new bookmark. Heading styles are used for identifying linkable destinations.

Select the bookmark to which you will apply a heading style.

Bookmark Style
On the ribbon Home > Styles area, select a heading style to apply to the bookmark.

Styles

3. Create a link to the bookmark

After you have created the destination bookmark, you can create a hyperlink to it.

Select the text or object you want to use as a selectable hyperlink.
In the Insert ribbon menu group, Go to Links >Link>Add a Hyperlink.

Add a Hyperlink
Under Link to, click Place in This Document.
In the list, select the heading or bookmark that you want to link to.

Headings