How to Add Bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat: 1-Min Guide

How to Add Bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to add bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat.

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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat.

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Open the PDF file you want to add a bookmark to.
Click the Page panel icon to show all the pages of your PDF.
In the left-side panel, click the page thumbnail for the page or section you want to bookmark.
Once you’re on that page, click the Add a Bookmark icon on the left-side panel.
Now you have to add a title for your bookmark, then hit enter.
Your bookmark is now added, and you can access it anytime by clicking it in the bookmarks list.

📌 Why this matters

Bookmarks transform lengthy PDFs from linear documents into navigable resources, letting you jump instantly to specific sections, chapters, or reference points. Beyond personal convenience, bookmarks make your PDFs more professional and user-friendly when sharing with colleagues or clients.

They're particularly valuable for reports, manuals, and proposals where readers need quick access to particular information. Well-organized bookmarks also mirror your document's structure, creating a clickable table of contents that helps others understand your content hierarchy at a glance.

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