Add Headers and Footers to PDF
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Adding headers and footers to PDF documents directly in your browser is a convenient way to make your files more professional, well-structured, and easy to read. The 24glo.com service offers a simple, free, and completely secure tool that lets you add headers and footers without registration and without uploading files to the internet.
What headers and footers are in a PDF
Headers and footers are repeating areas at the top and bottom of each page of a document. They typically contain the page number, document title, date, author name, logo, or service notes. They help readers navigate the document and instantly understand which file they are working with.
In printed reports and legal documents, headers and footers have long been a standard, but most online PDF tools either don’t support them or require a paid subscription. On 24glo.com, you can add headers and footers to any PDF in just a few clicks directly in your browser, with no limits on the number of files.
Full privacy and offline operation
Unlike online services that force you to upload documents to remote servers, our tool works using local processing (Client-Side Processing): all operations are performed inside your browser. The file is never sent to the internet and is not stored on third-party servers. This is critical for legal, financial, and corporate documents.
After the page is loaded for the first time, you can even disconnect from the internet: the header and footer editor will continue to work offline because all the required code is already loaded into the browser’s memory. This is especially convenient if you often work on the go or with an unstable connection.
Flexible header and footer settings
The 24glo.com tool allows you to fine-tune the appearance and content of headers and footers so they match your document requirements and corporate style.
- Header and footer: You can add only a header, only a footer, or both. For example, place the company name at the top and the page number and date at the bottom.
- Alignment: Left, center, or right. You can place a logo or document title on the left, and the page number in the center or on the right, as in professional reports.
- Font and size: Classic fonts are supported (Helvetica, Times, Courier), along with text size and color settings. This lets you make the header or footer clearly visible or, on the contrary, subtle and unobtrusive.
- Margins: Adjustable spacing from the top and bottom edges of the page, so headers and footers fit neatly within the document margins and do not overlap the main content.
Smart templates with page numbers
One of the key purposes of headers and footers is page numbering. In the 24glo.com editor, you can use special placeholders that automatically insert the current page number and the total number of pages.
- {n} — the current page number.
- {total} — the total number of pages in the document.
For example, if you enter the template Page {n} of {total}, on the first page it will become “Page 1 of 10,” on the second — “Page 2 of 10,” and so on. This is especially useful for reports, presentations, and legal documents where it’s important to reference a specific page unambiguously.
You can use these placeholders in both the header and the footer, combining them with text — for example, “Confidential — Page {n}” or “2025 Report — {n}/{total}.”
Range settings: skipping the first page
In many documents, the first page serves as a cover or title page and should not contain headers or footers. The 24glo.com tool includes a “Skip first page” option that lets you start displaying headers and footers from the second page while keeping correct page numbering.
This follows common formatting rules for term papers, theses, academic articles, and official reports, where the title page is not numbered but is still counted in the total number of pages. You simply select the desired mode, and the system automatically applies the template to all pages except the first.
Typical use cases
Headers and footers are especially useful in large and formal documents where structure, navigation, and legal clarity are important.
- Legal documents: In contracts and court documents, headers and footers often include the case name, contract number, a “Confidential” label, and page numbers (“Page {n} of {total}”), helping prevent page substitution.
- Reports and analytics: In business reports, financial summaries, and presentations, headers and footers are used to show the reporting period, company name, and structured page numbering.
- Academic and educational work: In term papers, theses, and research articles, headers and footers help meet formatting standards, including the author’s name, document title, and page numbers.
- Manuals and instructions: In technical manuals and user guides, headers and footers may contain version numbers, update dates, and page numbers, making documentation easier to maintain and update.
How it works on 24glo.com
The process of adding headers and footers on 24glo.com is as simple as possible and requires no technical skills:
- Open the “Add Headers & Footers” tool on the 24glo.com website.
- Drag and drop a PDF file into the browser window or select it using the file picker.
- Enter the text for the header and/or footer, using the {n} and {total} placeholders if needed.
- Adjust alignment, font, size, color, and margins for each header or footer.
- Optionally enable the “Skip first page” option.
- Check a quick preview of the first or second page to make sure everything looks right.
- Click “Download PDF” and get a new file with headers and footers, without modifying the original document.
The entire process takes from a few seconds to a couple of minutes, even for large documents. There’s no need to install software, register, or wait for server-side processing — everything happens instantly on your device.
Why it’s convenient in the browser
Using the browser as a platform for PDF editing offers several advantages at once: cross-platform compatibility, no installation required, automatic feature updates without user action, and the ability to work on both computers and mobile devices. The 24glo.com service uses modern web technologies to deliver desktop-level capabilities directly in your browser window.
Adding headers and footers is an important step toward making your documents look professional and reader-friendly. With 24glo.com, it’s fast, secure, and free — with no registration and no file uploads to the internet.
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