How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Documents: Custom Format & Position Guide

The Importance of Proper Document Pagination

Unnumbered documents lead to confusion during client meetings, court proceedings, and academic peer reviews. Inserting clean page numbers at the bottom or top of every page establishes structure and ensures readers can easily reference specific sections.

Customizing Your Page Number Options

Using the PDFMasterTools Add Page Numbers Tool, you can customize:

• Number Formatting: Choose between Page X of Y (e.g. Page 1 of 10), Page X, or Numeric Only.
• Placement Alignment: Position numbers at Bottom Center, Bottom Right, Bottom Left, Top Center, or Top Right.
• Starting Offset: Specify a starting number (e.g., start counting from Page 5).