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Headers & Footers

Apply consistent running headers, dates, and document notices to every page.

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Step-by-Step Guide

How to use Headers & Footers

1

Upload your PDF

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Select the PDF to add headers or footers to.

2

Enter header text

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Type the text for the header (top of each page). Leave blank for no header.

3

Enter footer text

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Type the text for the footer (bottom of each page). Leave blank for no footer.

4

Set alignment and margins

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Choose left, centre, or right alignment and adjust the distance from the page edge.

5

Apply and download

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Click "Add Headers & Footers" and download the updated PDF.

Best Practices

Pro Tips

Tip 1

Use consistent header/footer text across all pages for a professional appearance.

Tip 2

Avoid very long header text — it will be truncated if it exceeds the page width.

Tip 3

Combine with Page Numbers to include both running text and page numbering in the footer.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — use the placeholder {page} in your text to insert the current page number, and {total} for the total page count (e.g. "Page {page} of {total}").

The current tool applies uniform text to all pages. For page-specific content, use Edit PDF Text for targeted additions.