Open the PDF and select Edit from the global bar.
Last updated on
Sep 23, 2025
Learn how to update or replace headers and footers in a PDF using Adobe Acrobat.
You can update or replace existing headers and footers in PDFs to include page numbers, dates, or custom text.
Update headers and footers
Select Header and footer > Update from the left pane.
In the dialog box that opens, modify the existing header and footer settings.
Select OK.
Replace headers and footers
Open the PDF and select Edit from the global bar.
Select Header and footer > Add from the left pane.
Select Replace Existing.
In the dialog box that opens, add the new header and footer settings.
Select OK.
The new header and footer settings are applied throughout the document.
