WPS Insert Link on Windows lets you add web links, bookmark links, and document-top or heading links, then edit or remove them as needed; this guide covers 6 core tasks, with 6 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 6 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 6 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Shortcut | Ctrl + K | Opens the link insertion or editing dialog quickly |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Link is a built-in document editing feature in WPS Office for Windows. It helps you create web links, internal document links, and link maintenance actions inside a document.
Core capabilities include:
- Add a web link to connect selected text to a URL.
- Add a bookmark link to jump to an existing bookmark in the same document.
- Add a document-top or heading link for faster navigation in long documents.
- Open the feature from multiple entry points, including the Insert tab, the Home tab, and the right-click menu.
- Edit an existing link target or remove the link while keeping the text.
- Use Ctrl + K for faster access.
This feature is useful for document navigation, project notes, training materials, policy files, and documents that reference web resources.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended so all link entry points and editing options are available |
| Network | No required connection for inserting a link itself; internet access is needed when opening an external web page |
| Other | Bookmark links and heading links require existing bookmarks or headings in the document |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Windows installer, follow the setup wizard, and open WPS Office |
| Check after installation | Open a document and confirm that the Link command is visible on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports web links, bookmark links, document-top links, heading links, and link editing or removal in a document workflow. | Word supports links to external websites, email addresses, headings, and bookmarks, and also supports editing existing links. | Google Docs supports adding, updating, and removing links, and supports bookmarks for navigation inside a document. | Notion supports links to web pages, pages, and blocks, with backlinks for workspace navigation. | Acrobat supports bookmarks in PDFs and links to web pages or locations inside a PDF. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings common web, bookmark, and heading-based navigation options into one document editing flow and also supports multiple entry points for inserting or maintaining links. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft officially documents email links in addition to heading and bookmark links. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on browser-based collaboration, while bookmark support is centered on Google Docs. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for page and block relationships in a workspace than for traditional heading and bookmark panels in a document editor. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on finished PDF navigation and page-level reading workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Links in Word for the web | Work with links & bookmarks | Links & backlinks | Page thumbnails and bookmarks in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Insert Link on Windows fits everyday document writing and navigation tasks, especially when you need web links and internal jumps in the same editing flow. If your work is centered on browser collaboration, workspace knowledge linking, or PDF-first navigation, the other products may fit those scenarios more closely.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main issue | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Build a clickable document outline | Long-document editors | It takes time to move between sections manually | Add document-top or heading links for faster section jumps |
| 2 | Reference external materials | Project writers | Readers need direct access to web resources | Add web links to open the target URL directly |
| 3 | Jump to fixed internal positions | Template or policy maintainers | Repeatedly locating the same paragraph is inefficient | Create a bookmark first, then insert a bookmark link |
| 4 | Add links quickly during editing | Everyday office users | Reopening menus slows down editing | Use Ctrl + K or the right-click menu |
| 5 | Maintain existing hyperlinks | Reviewers and editors | Link targets change or link styling is no longer needed | Edit the link or remove it while keeping the text |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert web links | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insert bookmark links | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insert document-top or heading links | ✅ | ✅ |
| Edit or remove links | ✅ | ✅ |
| PDF tools | ✅ Basic PDF features | ✅ More PDF tools and extended capabilities |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday writing and basic document navigation | Free | Link insertion and maintenance are available for common office use |
| More PDF tools, more cloud storage, or broader productivity features | WPS Premium | Better for users who work across multiple document types and need added tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
- To review current plans and included benefits, open the official subscription page and choose the option that fits your work.
Source: WPS Office pricing page