How to Use an Anchor Link in Your Document
This guide explains how to bookmark a page or section in your QuoteCloud document and use anchor links to jump directly to it, helping users navigate long content more easily and access important sections instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an anchor link in QuoteCloud?
An anchor link in QuoteCloud is a clickable link that takes a reader directly to a specific bookmarked destination inside the same document. Anchor links speed navigation by jumping readers to headings, pricing tables, terms, signatures, or any marked section without manual scrolling.
How do anchor links and bookmarks work together?
Bookmarks mark the exact position or section in your document you want readers to jump to. An anchor link points to that bookmarked target. When a reader clicks the anchor link, the document scrolls directly to the bookmark so users can access important sections instantly.
Why should I use anchor links in my QuoteCloud documents?
Anchor links make complex or lengthy documents far easier to navigate. They let readers jump straight to key areas such as terms, pricing tables, or signature areas, reducing scrolling and improving the reader experience. This is especially useful in proposals and contracts created with sales quoting software or sales proposal software, helping prospects review and accept offers faster.
Can anchor links point to external websites as well as sections inside the document?
No. Anchor links in QuoteCloud only jump to bookmarks within the same document. To link to an external website you must use the URL (external link) option instead of an anchor link.
How do I create a bookmark in my QuoteCloud document?
Use the document editor's bookmark feature to mark the destination you want readers to jump to. Typically this involves selecting a heading or specific position, inserting a bookmark, and giving it a clear name. The bookmark name becomes the target you choose when creating an anchor link.
How do I add an anchor link that points to a bookmark?
Select the text, button, or element you want to act as the link, choose the link type for anchor/internal links, then select the bookmark target you created. Save your changes and test the link so it scrolls to the intended bookmark within the document.
What are best practices for naming bookmarks and anchor links?
Use clear, descriptive names for bookmarks (e.g., “Pricing-Table” or “Terms-and-Conditions”) so targets are easy to find when creating links. Place bookmarks near headings or the top of sections, keep naming consistent, and test anchor links in preview mode. Clear names and organized anchors improve accessibility and make it easier to manage documents in QuoteCloud, whether you're producing a single proposal or many documents with quote software or proposal software.
What should I do if an anchor link doesn’t work?
Common causes are a renamed or deleted bookmark, or a link that wasn’t saved. To fix this, confirm the bookmark still exists and has the expected name, reselect the anchor link target in the editor, save, and preview the document. If links work in preview but not after export, re-check the exported format and re-test—some export settings can affect internal navigation.