Word: insert cross-reference

If you want to guide the reader through your Word document, the best way to do this is to insert cross-references. We'll show you how it's done.

Word - insert cross-reference

We use Word 2013 in this practical tip. Under other Office versions, the individual functions can be labeled and arranged differently.

1. Open your Word document and go to the "References" tab above.
2. You will now find the "Cross-reference" option under the "Captions" category.
3. First select the text passage that should serve as a link and then click on the "Cross-reference" option.
4. Under "Reference type" you now select the type of object you want to reference. You can select all different types, from the heading to the footnote.
5. Under "References to" you can also choose where to link to.
6. Then select the desired heading, footnote or other type from the list and confirm with "Paste".
7. The cross-reference is now inserted as a hyperlink on the marked area.

We will show you how to insert your own table of contents in Word in the next practical tip.