How to Share the Exact Part of a Webpage in Google Chrome
Google Chrome can create a link that opens a webpage at a specific sentence or paragraph. This saves the recipient from searching through a long page to find the information you want them to read.
What this feature does
- Selects a passage on a normal webpage
- Creates a special link
- Opens the page near the selected wording
- Highlights the relevant passage where supported
Share the exact information, not just the page it appears on.
How to use it on a computer
- 1Open the webpage in Google Chrome.
- 2Select the sentence or passage you want to share.
- 3Right-click the selected text.
- 4Choose Copy link to highlight.
- 5Paste the link into an email, Teams message, support ticket or WhatsApp conversation.
- 6Add a sentence explaining why the information matters.
Always test the link in a new browser tab before sending it.
Example
Before:
“Open this page, scroll down and look for the section about password requirements.”After:
“Here is the exact section explaining the password requirements: [highlighted link]”Where it is useful
- Technical support
- Software instructions
- Government guidance
- Policies
- Product documentation
- Research
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Procurement
- Project discussions
Three good habits
- 1Select only the smallest useful passage.
- 2Explain why the information matters.
- 3Tell the recipient what they need to do next.
Limitations
- It may not work on every webpage
- The wording may change later
- The recipient may still need to sign in
- It does not bypass permissions or paywalls
- It should not be relied upon as permanent legal evidence
- Some browsers may not display the highlight
Plain-English Takeaway
Chrome can create a link that opens a webpage at a specific highlighted passage. Use it to send people directly to the information that matters instead of asking them to search through a long page.
Downloadable guide
Chrome: Copy Link to Highlight
A one-page printable guide showing how to send someone directly to the important part of a webpage.
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The Technology Intelligence article covers why this matters, where it helps and what to watch out for.
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