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Add Page Numbers

Put a page number on every page

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About Add Page Numbers

Project reports, theses and court files all need page numbers. Choose the position (bottom centre, bottom right, top) and the format (1 / Page 1 / 1 of 10), and the whole PDF is numbered in one click.

How to add page numbers to a PDF — step by step

  1. Upload the PDF.
  2. Choose where the number goes — bottom centre is the usual choice.
  3. Set the starting number and the format if the first page should not be number 1.
  4. Download the numbered file.

When numbering is required

Court filings, tender submissions, project reports and college assignments routinely require numbered pages, and a merged bundle of separate documents has no numbering at all. Adding it afterwards keeps a submission in order and lets people refer to a specific page.

Legal and tender bundles often want continuous numbering across several documents. Merge everything into one file first with Merge PDF, then number the whole thing, so the sequence runs unbroken from the first page to the last.

Starting at a number other than one

If your document follows a cover sheet that is numbered separately, set the starting number so the sequence continues correctly. For formal bundles where each page needs a unique reference, Header, Footer & Bates adds Bates numbering with a prefix.

Frequently asked questions

Does numbering have to start at 1?

No — set anything you like in the 'Start number' box, for example 2 if there is a cover page.

Can I change the font size?

Yes, anywhere from 6 to 40.

Will the number sit on top of my content?

It is placed in the margin. If your content runs right to the edge, use a smaller size.

Is my file uploaded?

No, numbering happens in your browser.

Can I skip the cover page?

Yes — set the numbering to begin from the page you choose.

Will the number cover my text?

It sits in the margin. If your document has no margin, choose a different position.

Can I use i, ii, iii?

This tool uses ordinary numbers. Header, Footer & Bates gives more control over the format.

Can I remove numbers later?

Not from the numbered file. Keep your original if you may need it.

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