How to Create an Anchor Link in WordPress Elementor

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Elementor anchor links help users navigate to a specific section of a page. In Elementor, creating an anchor link is simple. Follow the steps below.

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Add the Anchor Widget

1. Open your page in Elementor.2. Search for the Menu Anchor widget.

3. Drag and drop it to the section you want to link to.

Set the Anchor ID

1. Click on the Menu Anchor widget.
2. In the left panel, find the ID field.
3. Enter a unique ID (e.g., about-section).

1. Select the text, button, or menu item that should link to the anchor.
2. In the link field, type #your-anchor-id (e.g., #about-section).

1. Save and preview your page.
2. Click the anchor link to check if it scrolls to the correct section.

That’s it! You’ve successfully created an anchor link in Elementor.

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