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How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Professional documents need page numbers. Whether you're preparing a report, a manuscript, a legal filing, or a multi-chapter book, OneClickPDF lets you add page numbers in any format and position — with live preview so you can see the result before applying.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Open the Page Numbers tool

Go to the Add Page Numbers page on OneClickPDF.

2

Upload your PDF

Drop your file onto the upload zone.

3

Configure your numbering

Choose a number format (1,2,3 — I,II,III — i,ii,iii — A,B,C — a,b,c — or dashed -1-). Pick a position (top or bottom, left/center/right). Set the starting number, font size, font family, and margin. Optionally skip the first page (for title pages).

4

Preview and download

A live thumbnail preview shows exactly how the page numbers will look. When you're happy with it, click Apply and download the numbered PDF.

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Stamp page numbers in any position, font, and style.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start numbering from a specific page?
Yes. The custom start number lets you begin numbering at any value. Combined with the skip-first-page option, you can handle title pages and front matter.
What number formats are available?
Six formats: Arabic (1, 2, 3), Roman uppercase (I, II, III), Roman lowercase (i, ii, iii), Uppercase alpha (A, B, C), Lowercase alpha (a, b, c), and Dashed (-1-, -2-, -3-).
Can I skip the first page?
Yes. Toggle the 'Skip first page' option to leave the title page or cover page without a number while numbering all subsequent pages.
Where can I place the page numbers?
Six positions: Top-Left, Top-Center, Top-Right, Bottom-Left, Bottom-Center, Bottom-Right. The margin control adjusts how far from the edge they appear.

Six formats, six positions, customizable fonts and margins, live preview, and skip-first-page option — everything you need for professional page numbering, entirely in your browser.

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