About This Tool
Add Header & Footer places text and optional page-number information along the top or bottom of PDF pages for document identification and navigation.
What You Can Do
Header and footer text
Add consistent labels across document pages.
Dynamic numbering
Include page values in supported positions.
Placement options
Choose alignment and page locations provided by the workspace.
How to Use
- 1
Choose the PDF that needs repeated header or footer content
Choose the PDF that needs repeated header or footer content.
- 2
Enter the label text and select its supported alignment and position
Enter the label text and select its supported alignment and position.
- 3
Configure numbering or page scope where the workspace offers it
Configure numbering or page scope where the workspace offers it.
- 4
Export and inspect pages with existing margin content for overlap
Export and inspect pages with existing margin content for overlap.
Practical Use Cases
Controlled documents
Add a project name or revision label to every page.
Course materials
Insert a course title in the header and page numbers in the footer.
Privacy and File Processing
Header Footer PDF keeps its PDF input in browser memory while the operation runs. The workflow creates PDF for local preview or download and does not send the entered values or selected file bytes to the GXA Toolbox application server.
Supported Inputs and Outputs
Input
Output
How It Works
The PDF writer calculates the selected top or bottom page coordinates and draws the configured text or number label over each included page.
Limitations and Important Notes
- Added content can overlap existing margins if space is limited.
- Headers and footers do not alter the document’s logical reading order.
- Editing can invalidate digital signatures.
Worked Example
Add “Quarterly Review — Internal” at the top-left and page numbering at the bottom-right.
Helpful Tips
- Use short labels to avoid wrapping.
- Preview pages with existing header content before export.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add both a header and footer?
Use the controls exposed by the workspace for the desired positions.
Will existing headers be replaced?
No. New content is drawn onto the page and can overlap existing material.
Are page numbers supported?
Yes, dynamic page numbering is part of this tool’s purpose.