Using Bookmarks in Word 2007 to Navigate Longer Documents

Bookmarks allow you to jump to a specific place in your document when working with longer documents.  The concept is similar to a paper bookmark you may use to mark your place while reading a novel.  A bookmark marks your location so you can quickly jump to it at a later time.

Bookmarks are codes that Word inserts in your document and are not visible on the screen. Creating bookmarks is accomplished from the Bookmark command on the Insert Ribbon.  

To Create a Bookmark: 

1. Set the insertion point where you wish to insert a bookmark.
2. Click the Insert tab on the Ribbon.
3. Click the Bookmark button on the Links group on the Ribbon.
4. Type a name for the bookmark in the Bookmark name box (Note:  bookmark names cannot contain spaces)
5. Click Add.

To Use a Bookmark: 

1. Click the Find button on the Home Ribbon and then click Go To
2. Or
3. Press the Ctrl + G keystroke combination.
4. In the Go to what: list box, click Bookmark.
5. Click the Enter Bookmark name arrow and select the bookmark to which you wish to navigate.
6. Click the Go To button.
7. Click Close when finished.

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