This is how to set a link in text in WordPress.
Basic steps
- Select the text you want to set a link to.
- Click the “Link” button (chain icon) on the toolbar.
- Enter the URL of the link in the box that appears.
- Click the “Apply” button to complete the setting.
Advanced settings
- If you want the link to open in a new tab, click “Link Settings” (gear icon) and check “Open link in new tab”.
- If you want to change the link text (anchor text), edit “Link string” from “Link Settings”.
Editing/deleting links
- To edit an existing link, click the linked text and select “Edit” from the edit menu that appears.
- To delete a link, select “Delete link” from the edit menu.
Setting an internal link (anchor link)
- Select the block (such as a heading) that you want to link to, and set the ID for the HTML anchor from “Advanced Settings” in the right panel.
- Enter the ID you set followed by “#” where you want to place the link (e.g. #section1).
Summary
Using these methods, you can easily set links to text in WordPress. Proper use of internal and external links can also help improve site navigation and SEO.
