Easy Tech TutsHow to Insert a Bookmark in Google Docs Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Bookmarks let you drop an anchor point anywhere in a document, even outside of headings, so readers or collaborators can jump straight there. This guide covers placing a bookmark, linking text to it, and generating a shareable link that opens the document at that exact location, which is especially useful for interactive tables of contents.
01Position your cursor
Click exactly where you want to place a new navigation anchor point within your document.
02Insert the bookmark
Go to Insert, then Bookmark, to deploy a structural anchor token at your cursor's location.
03Spot the bookmark icon
Look for the small blue ribbon icon that appears in the margin, confirming the bookmark was successfully placed.
04Copy the bookmark's link
Click the bookmark icon to generate a shareable cloud URL tied directly to that specific location in your file.
05Link other text to your bookmark
Highlight companion text elsewhere and use Control+K or Command+K to link it directly to your new bookmark.
06Manage and delete bookmarks
Remove outdated bookmarks safely from the margin icon without disrupting your surrounding layout text.
Frequently asked questions
How is a bookmark different from linking to a heading?
A bookmark can be placed anywhere in the text, even mid-paragraph, while heading links only work at points where you've applied a heading style.
Can I share a link that opens directly to a bookmark?
Yes, clicking the bookmark icon generates a shareable URL that opens the document scrolled to that exact location.
Will deleting a bookmark break links pointing to it?
Yes, any text or links referencing a deleted bookmark will need to be updated or reassigned to a new anchor.
Can I use bookmarks to build an interactive table of contents?
Yes, combining bookmarks with linked text is a common way to build custom navigation menus inside long documents.
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