A link that jumps to a specific spot further down the same page rather than loading a new page.
Synonyms
- jump link
- in-page link
- page anchor
Related terms
- table of contents
- scroll
- sticky navigation
- skip link
In plain words
- a link that scrolls you down to a section
- the link that jumps to a part of the same page
Usage example
Each heading in the guide had an anchor link so people could leap straight to the part they needed.
Don't confuse with…
- skip linkAn anchor link jumps to any chosen spot on the page; a skip link is a specific accessibility anchor that bypasses repeated navigation.
Categories
- Navigation