Use WPS Insert Link on Windows with 6 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a task from the index and follow the steps to add web links, bookmark links, heading links, or maintain existing links.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert a web link | Free |
| 2 | 2. Insert a bookmark link | Free |
| 3 | 3. Insert a document-top or heading link | Free |
| 4 | 4. Insert a link from the Home tab | Free |
| 5 | 5. Insert a link from the right-click menu | Free |
| 6 | 6. Edit or remove a link | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert a web link
Entry point: Insert tab → Link, or press Ctrl + K
- Open the document you want to edit and select the text that should display as a link.
- Click Insert and choose Link, or press Ctrl + K.
- Enter the web URL in the address box.
- Enter the display text.
- Click OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected text appears as a clickable link.
- Next action available: You can click the link to open the target web page.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: An incomplete URL may lead to the wrong destination.
- Environment note: Opening an external web page requires an internet connection.
2. Insert a bookmark link
Entry point: Insert tab → Link → Bookmark
- Select the text that will act as the jump entry.
- Click Insert and choose Link → Bookmark.
- Select an existing bookmark in the document.
- Enter the display name.
- Click OK to finish.
- Click the link in the document body to jump to the bookmarked location.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A clickable bookmark link appears in the document.
- Next action available: Clicking the link jumps to the selected bookmark.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: No target appears if the bookmark has not been created yet.
- Environment note: Create the bookmark at the target location first.
3. Insert a document-top or heading link
Entry point: Insert tab → Link → Document Top/Heading
- Select the text that will act as the jump entry.
- Click Insert and choose Link → Document Top/Heading.
- Select the top of the document or an existing heading.
- Enter the display name.
- Click OK to finish.
- Click the link in the document to jump to the target location.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The link text is inserted into the document.
- Next action available: Clicking the link jumps to the top of the document or the selected heading.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: A heading may not appear if the document structure is not set correctly.
- Environment note: The document needs recognizable headings before you create this type of link.
4. Insert a link from the Home tab
Entry point: Link-related command on the Home tab
- Open the document and select the target text, or place the cursor where the link should be inserted.
- On the Home tab, click Insert → Link.
- Choose Link, Bookmark, or Document Top/Heading.
- Complete the settings shown in the dialog.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can open the link command from the Home tab.
- Next action available: A link is inserted into the document after confirmation.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If no text is selected first, you may need to adjust the display text afterward.
5. Insert a link from the right-click menu
Entry point: Right-click menu in the editing area → Insert Link
- Select the target text in the editing area, or place the cursor where the link should be inserted.
- Right-click.
- Choose Insert Link from the context menu.
- Choose Link, Bookmark, or Document Top/Heading.
- Complete the settings and confirm.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The Insert Link command is available in the right-click menu.
- Next action available: The selected link type is inserted into the document.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If no text is selected, the inserted display text may need to be edited again.
6. Edit or remove a link
Entry point: Right-click an existing link → Hyperlink → Edit Link or Remove Link
- Right-click an existing link in the document.
- Choose Edit Link to change the address or target location.
- Choose Remove Link to delete the link behavior while keeping the text.
- For faster editing, you can also select the link and press Ctrl + K.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The link target is updated, or the link style is removed.
- Next action available: The text can still be edited, copied, or linked again.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Removing a link keeps the text only and removes jump behavior.