How to Add Bookmarks and Table of Contents Links in Acrobat Standard 2017
Question details
The user needs to organize a PDF document by adding navigational bookmarks and creating clickable hyperlinks for a table of contents to quickly jump to specific pages or views.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Structuring a complex PDF document that includes varying numbering formats, such as Roman numerals and monthly sections, by inserting interactive navigation elements.
- Observed behavior
- The user wants to establish clear routing within the PDF by correctly setting target destinations for bookmarks and creating rectangular link boxes around table of contents text.
Ensure that your PDF document is not restricted by a permissions password, as editing restrictions will prevent you from adding or modifying bookmarks and hyperlinks.
Create Bookmarks and Set Page Destinations
Use the Bookmarks panel to manually create navigation points that jump to specific pages or custom views within your document.
Bookmarks are an excellent way to navigate lengthy PDF files. Acrobat Standard 2017 allows you to link a bookmark not just to a specific page number, but to the exact zoom level and view currently displayed on your screen.
Scroll through your document and adjust the zoom level until you reach the exact page and view you want the bookmark to display.
Open the Bookmarks panel on the left navigation pane. Click the 'New Bookmark' icon (shaped like a ribbon) and type a name for your new bookmark.
Right-click the newly created bookmark and select 'Set Destination' from the context menu. Confirm any prompt to lock the bookmark to your current view.
Add Clickable Links to the Table of Contents
Use the Link tool to draw clickable hotspots over your typed Table of Contents text, directing readers to specific document sections.
Easily Add Bookmarks and Links with WPS PDF
WPS Office includes a robust PDF editor that makes organizing long documents incredibly simple. You can effortlessly insert bookmarks, create table of contents links, and edit PDF content without needing an expensive subscription.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Add Bookmarks: Click on the Bookmark icon on the left panel, navigate to your desired page, and click the '+' button to add a named bookmark.
- 3. Insert Links: Go to the 'Edit' tab on the top ribbon, click 'Link', draw a box over your Table of Contents text, and set the destination page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I update the destination of an existing bookmark in a PDF?
To update an existing bookmark, simply navigate to the new page or view you want to use. Right-click the bookmark in the Bookmarks panel and choose 'Set Destination' to overwrite the old target with the current view.
Can I link my table of contents to an external website instead of a PDF page?
Yes. When creating a link box over your text using the Link tool, choose 'Open a web page' as the link action instead of 'Go to a page view'. You will then be prompted to enter the target URL.
Why is the 'Set Destination' option grayed out when I right-click a bookmark?
This typically occurs if the PDF document has security restrictions enabled. You will need the appropriate permissions password to unlock the document for editing and document assembly before you can modify bookmarks.
