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Page Numbers

Insert dynamic page numbering (e.g. "Page X of Y") with custom formatting and placement.

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Step-by-Step Guide

How to use Page Numbers

1

Upload your PDF

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Select the PDF you want to number.

2

Set number format

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Choose from Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), or alphabetic (a, b, c).

3

Configure position

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Select bottom-centre, bottom-right, bottom-left, top-centre, or other positions.

4

Set starting number and range

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Define the first number and which pages receive numbering.

5

Apply and download

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Click "Add Page Numbers" and download the numbered PDF.

Best Practices

Pro Tips

Tip 1

Set the starting number to match the logical start if this document is part of a larger series.

Tip 2

Leave a margin of at least 15mm from the page edge to avoid numbers being cut off during printing.

Tip 3

For documents with a cover page, start numbering from page 2 to skip the cover.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Set the starting page to 2 so page numbers begin on the second page.

Yes. Select Roman numerals in the format selector — this is conventional for prefaces, tables of contents, and other front matter.

If the document already has printed page numbers in the content, both will appear. Remove the old numbers using Edit PDF Text or start with a clean document.