January 6, 2025 Formatting 6 min read By Horizin Team Last updated: September 24, 2025

Add Page Numbers to a PDF (Headers & Footers)

Organize long PDFs with clear numbering styles—bottom center, Roman numerals, or section-based starts.

Why Add Page Numbers?

  • Improve navigation for readers and reviewers
  • Meet academic or compliance requirements
  • Make printouts easier to assemble and cite

Insert Page Numbers Online

  1. Open our PDF Editor.
  2. Select Add Page Numbers.
  3. Choose position (top/bottom, left/center/right).
  4. Select format: 1, 2, 3 … or i, ii, iii … or Page X of Y.
  5. Pick starting page and start number (useful for prefaces).
  6. Apply and download.

Styling Tips

  • Use subtle gray for professional reports.
  • Pick a legible font (12–14px on A4).
  • Avoid overlapping footers—leave margin space.

Conclusion

Consistent page numbering makes documents clearer and more credible. Configure once, reuse your settings for future PDFs.

FAQs

Can I skip numbering on the first page?

Yes—start from page 2 or hide numbering on the first page.

Can I mix Roman numerals and Arabic?

Yes—apply separate runs for sections (e.g., i–iv for preface, 1– for main content).