How to insert a bookmark into a Word document
A bookmark in Word helps you identify a location or a selection of text that you can quickly return to later. This guide will show you how to insert a bookmark into a Word document.
Insert a bookmark using the Bookmark function in Word
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Insert a bookmark using the Bookmark function in Word
Microsoft Word provides a built-in Bookmark feature that allows you to mark locations or selected text. Follow these steps to insert a bookmark:
- Select the desired text or place the cursor at the location where you want to insert the bookmark.
- Click the Insert tab, then click Bookmark in the Links group.

- In the Bookmark dialog, enter a name for the bookmark in the Bookmark name box, and click the Add button.


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Insert a bookmark using Kutools for Word
Kutools for Word provides an easy-to-use bookmarking tool, making it more convenient to manage and insert bookmarks.
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- Select the text you want to bookmark or place the cursor where you want to insert a bookmark.
- On the Kutools tab, in the Bookmark group, select Insert.

- An Insert Bookmark dialog box will appear. Name the bookmark, and click OK.

Note: Clicking the Bookmark option on the ribbon under Kutools will open the Kutools Pane with the Bookmark tab activated, which lists all bookmarks in the current document.
![]() | This pane offers a range of management tools, including:
For more details about the Bookmark function, visit our Quickly list all bookmark names and navigate between bookmarks in Word page. |
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