Number a report. Label a draft.

Make the version and page easy to identify.

A reviewer asks about page 18, or a draft gets forwarded without its email. Page numbers and a visible Draft label help the next person identify what they are reading.

Use it for your next document.

Number a long report

Add page numbers and a total page count so colleagues can refer to the same page during a review or meeting.

Mark a proposal as a draft

Place a Draft or Confidential watermark across selected pages. Adjust its size, position and opacity so the page remains readable.

Give each page a reference

Use Bates numbering for a reference pack, with a prefix and starting number of your choice. Add the project name in a header or footer.

Try it with your own PDF.

1. Choose the pages
   Open the numbering, header and footer, or watermark tool.
2. Set the label
   Enter the wording or number format and choose its appearance and position.
3. Check the first and last pages
   Review the range and placement, then apply and save.

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Questions about this task.

Can numbering include a prefix or a starting number?

Yes. Bates numbering includes a prefix, suffix, starting number and digit count. Headers and footers can include the current page and total page count.

Can I remove a watermark later?

Choose the removable annotation option when adding it. Remove Watermarks removes that kind; watermarks placed as page content and page-number text are handled differently.

Prepare the next step.

Number a report, mark a proposal as Draft or add consistent references to a document pack.

• Combine documents — Combine receipts for an expense claim, assemble an application pack or send selected report pages.
• Remove private details — Remove selected names, account numbers or other private details from a copy before sharing it.
• Check a print file — Inspect the inks in a flyer, brochure or business card before sending it to the printer.