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title: "Anchor"
canonical: "https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/10776806727/Anchor"
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An anchor is a link that brings you to a specific section of a page. 

This article covers how to setup **Anchors **within the [Classic Editor](#classic-editor) or the [Block Editor](#block-editor).

### > Macro (anchor)

Classic Editor

To create an anchor, follow these steps using the **visual editor**:

1. Click on the location you want your link to be redirected to.
2. Click on the** Insert** drop-down from the menu at the top of the visual editor, and then click **Anchor**.
3. Type a name for your anchor; keep it lowercase with no spaces or special characters.
4. Click on **OK**.
5. Go to the location where you want the hyperlink and highlight the text.
6. Click on the **Chain Link Icon**, then **Insert Link**.
7. In the URL box, type a # followed by your anchor name.
8. Click on **Add Link**.

### > Macro (anchor)

  Block editor 

Create Anchor Tags Using The Block Editor

1. Select the text you want to link your anchor to.
2. Click the link icon that shows up in the editing panel.
3. Type in # then the ID you just created.
4. Enter, save, publish, and check your work!