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Insert cross-reference

A cross-reference is a reference to an element (heading, list item, or bookmark) located in another part of the document.

References update automatically when the document is modified.

Insert a cross-reference to another element​

  1. Set the cursor at the desired location.
  2. On the Insert tab, click the Cross-reference button.
  3. Select the cross-reference type: Heading, Numbered list, or Bookmark.
  4. If Bookmark is selected, enable or disable the Show system bookmarks option.
  5. In the Refer tolist, select a specific element from the document.
  6. In the Insert reference to list, select the value to display in the text.
  7. Click Insert.

If the link target is deleted or unavailable, the # symbol is displayed instead.

Follow a cross-reference​

  1. Hover the cursor over the link.
  2. Hold down the Ctrl (Cmd) key and click the link.

Delete a cross-reference​

  1. Select the link in the text.
  2. Press the Del or Backspace key.