When your creative or marketing documents include links – whether they’re URLs, internal references, or email links – checking each one manually can slow reviews down and increase the risk of errors slipping through. Manually reviewing page by page and clicking every link is repetitive work that’s hard to keep consistent, especially across multi-page collateral.
PageProof’s automated link scanner brings speed, accuracy, and structure to this process. Using the shortcut key l to trigger the link scanner, PageProof detects all links on that page – giving reviewers instant visibility over what needs verifying.
What the automated link scanner detects (hyperlinks, URLs, internal links)
The link scanner identifies all link types on a page, including:
- External hyperlinks. Any URL linked from text, icons, or buttons is automatically surfaced.
- Internal document links. Page jumps, table-of-contents links, and anchor references are detected on the scanned page.
- Email links. mailto: links used in text are captured so reviewers can quickly confirm the correct address.
Every link on the scanned page is captured and ready to review – no scrolling or manual hunting required.
How page-by-page link scanning works in PageProof
The link scanner is intentionally designed to run page by page. This gives reviewers complete control and ensures accuracy, especially in long documents where link density varies across sections.
Simply open the page you want to check, run the scan, and PageProof returns a summary of every link found on that specific page. This focused approach ensures reviewers catch issues exactly where they occur.
Instant visibility into every link on a page
Reviewers see the exact location and clickable references for quick validation.
This makes it easy to confirm:
- Links go to the correct destination
- No broken URLs exist
- Links use secure protocols (https://), with http:// clearly flagged for review
- Page navigation functions correctly.
Designers, marketers, and compliance teams can quickly spot problems and send precise change requests without needing to click through the proof manually.
Benefits for accuracy, compliance, and workflow speed
The automated link scanner helps teams maintain higher quality while reducing review time:
- No more manual link checking. Page-by-page scanning eliminates repetitive clicking through every link.
- Catch broken or incorrect links before sign-off. Prevent errors that could lead to reprints, failed campaigns, or customer confusion.
- Ensure compliance for link-heavy collateral. Perfect for annual reports, financial documents, government forms, brochures, and digital campaigns.
- Speed up the approval workflow. Reviewers get fast, reliable visibility so feedback stays focused and accurate.
The result is a smoother path from draft to approval with fewer surprises at launch.
Designed to enhance every PageProof review
Like all PageProof smart tools, the automated link scanner fits seamlessly into your proofing workflow. Use it alongside checklists, smart compare, and structured workflows to ensure every proof is thoroughly reviewed – from content to compliance.
Whether you’re producing brochures, reports, marketing collateral, or documents with complex navigation, the link scanner gives your team confidence that every link works as intended before the work is approved.
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