How to use PDF Bookmarks
Create navigation entries that help readers jump to important pages in a long PDF.
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How to: step-by-step
- Select the PDF and review existing bookmarks.
- Add or edit a bookmark title and its destination page.
- Arrange the entries and save the bookmarks.
- Download and click each bookmark in a reader that displays the bookmark panel.
Tips for better results
- Use short section titles that match the document.
- Finalize the page order before setting bookmark destinations.
Common pitfalls
- Printed page numbers may not match the actual PDF page positions.
- Bookmarks do not add a visible table-of-contents page.
Before you finish
Some browser viewers hide the bookmark panel. Test in a reader that supports PDF outlines.