How to use Add Page Numbers
- Choose a PDF file.
- Select the number position and enter the starting number.
- Select Add Page Numbers.
- Download numbered.pdf and check that numbers do not overlap existing page content.
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Add Page Numbers
Add simple page numbers to reports, handouts, submissions or printed document packets. No registration is required.
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What the tool creates
The tool embeds a standard Helvetica font and draws one number on each page. You can choose top center, top right, bottom center or bottom right and set the starting number.
The output is numbered.pdf. Existing content remains, while a new text number is placed near the selected page edge.
Common uses
- Numbering reports before printing
- Adding references to scanned notes
- Preparing appendices with continued numbering
Important limits
- Font, size and margin are fixed in the current version.
- Numbers may overlap content that already sits close to the selected edge.
- Existing printed page numbers are not detected or removed.
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Add Page Numbers questions
Can numbering start at a value other than 1?
Yes. Enter any numeric starting value in the Starting number field.
Which positions are available?
Top center, top right, bottom center and bottom right are supported.
Can I skip the cover page?
The current version numbers every page; you can extract or edit the cover separately if needed.
Are the numbers searchable?
The tool adds text with an embedded PDF font, so many viewers can select it.
Will page size change?
No. Numbers are drawn on the existing page dimensions.
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