By Arthur Kay
Publication Date: 2026-08-17 07:48:00
Microsoft is introducing a “link to location” feature in Word for Windows and macOS. The new option lets users create a link that points to a specific place in a document. When someone opens the link, they go straight to the intended section instead of scrolling to find it.
Microsoft says this is especially helpful for long documents and for teams working together or giving feedback. The process uses the right-click menu and only takes a few steps.
What Word’s Link to Location Feature Does
Microsoft frames the feature around a common frustration in long documents. “If you work on long, complex documents, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of telling a teammate, ‘See the section halfway down page 47,’ and waiting while they scroll to find the right content,” Microsoft said.
“With the ability to link to a location, you can take collaborators exactly where they need to go. Just create a shareable link to a specific part of the document, and when someone opens the…