How to add hyperlinks, bookmarks, tables of contents, captions, and cross-references in Zoho Writer

Working with links and references in Zoho Writer

Overview  

Zoho Writer allows you to add hyperlinks, bookmarks, tables of contents, captions, and cross-references to help readers navigate your document easily. These tools are useful for documentation, long-form writing, reports, and academic work.

Prerequisites  

  1. Apply Heading Styles if you want to create a Table of Contents
  2. Insert images, tables, or charts before adding captions

Steps

  1. Select the text you want to turn into a link.
  2. Click the Link icon in the pinnable tool palette or go to the hamburger menu (☰) > Insert > Link.
  3. In the pop-up, enter the external URL or select a section/heading within the document.


  4. Click Apply.

How to add a bookmark  

  1. Select the text or place your cursor where you want the bookmark.
  2. Go to the hamburger menu (☰) > Insert > Bookmark.
  3. Enter a bookmark name and click Insert.
  4. To manage bookmarks, go to Insert > Bookmark > Advanced options: you can go to, delete or modify bookmarks.

How to create a table of contents (TOC)  

  1. Ensure that your headings use proper Heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.).
  2. Place your cursor where you want the TOC to appear.
  3. Go to the hamburger menu (☰) > Insert > Table of Contents. Choose your preferences and click Insert.
  4. If you edit or add headings later, refresh the TOC: click the TOC, then Refresh, and choose either Update page numbers only or Update entire table.

How to add captions to objects  

  1. Select the object (table, image, chart, equation) or place your cursor next to where you want it.
  2. Go to Insert > Captions > Insert Caption.
  3. In the Insert Caption window:



    1. Choose the object type (e.g., Figure, Table, or custom label).
    2. Set the numbering format.
    3. Add a description label.
    4. Choose the position (above or below the object).
    5. Optionally include chapter numbers.
  4. (Optional) To enable auto captioning: go to Insert > Captions > Auto Caption and define object types, label, and positioning.


How to insert a cross-reference  

  1. Place your cursor where you want to add the reference.
  2. Go to Insert > Cross Reference.
  3. In the Cross-Reference panel:
    1. Select the type (Heading, Numbered List item, Bookmark, Footnote/Endnote, Captioned object).
    2. Select the specific item to reference.
    3. Choose the display format (text, page number, above/below) as required.
  4. Click Insert Cross Reference.
  5. If the referenced content moves or gets edited, click the cross-reference and select Update Field to refresh it.



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