# How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF File in Adobe

> To add page numbers to a PDF file in Adobe, go to Edit, select Number Pages under Other Options, choose to replace or remove existing numbers, and click Continue. Next, configure settings in the left-side panel like position, range, format, and style, then tap Save to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-page-numbers-to-a-pdf-file-in-adobe-acrobat/
Apps: Adobe, Acrobat
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2e8ad673bd5aa8e607d3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the top-left corner, then click 'Edit'.
2. Select 'Number Pages' from the list under the Other Options section.
3. After that, choose whether you wish to replace the existing pages numbers or remove them. Once done, click 'Continue'.
4. Go to the left-side panel and configure the provided settings based on your preferences. For instance, specify your preferred page number position, range, format, and typographical style.
5. Tap 'Save' afterwards to apply the changes.
6. Finally, the page numbers will be added to your PDF file.