Key takeaways
- Choose position, format, size and the first number.
- Presets include "Page 1 of 10" and Hebrew formats; or write your own with {n} and {total}.
- Number only some pages — for example, skip the cover.
- Add numbers after merging and reordering, so they match the final order.
Long documents need page numbers: court bundles, theses, manuals, application packs. Referring to "page 14" is impossible when pages aren't numbered — and scanned documents never are.
How to add page numbers
- Open Add page numbers and add your PDF.
- Choose the position — bottom center is the most common.
- Pick a format preset or write your own.
- Set the first number and which pages get a number.
- Download the numbered PDF.
Custom formats
Use placeholders:
{n}— the page number{total}— the total number of numbered pages
Examples: Page {n} of {total}, {n}/{total}, Appendix A – {n}, or Hebrew עמוד {n} מתוך {total}.
Skip the cover or table of contents
Choose to number pages from 2 or 3 onwards. Numbering stays continuous across the chosen pages, so the first numbered page can show "1" or any number you set.
Continuing another document
Volume 2 of a report should start where volume 1 ended. Set the first number to the next page — e.g. 121.
Common uses
- Legal and court bundles
- Theses and assignments
- Scanned contracts and annexes
- Manuals and handbooks
Private and precise
Numbers are added as real text on each page, in your browser, without uploading the document.
Frequently asked questions
How do I skip the cover page?
Choose which pages get a number, e.g. from page 2. Numbering is continuous across the chosen pages.
Can I start from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set the first number, which is useful when a document continues another one.
Can I write "Page 1 of 10"?
Yes. Choose the preset or write a custom format using {n} for the page number and {total} for the total.
Does it work with right-to-left documents?
Yes. Hebrew presets such as "עמוד 1 מתוך 10" are included.