How to Use Bookmarks

Bookmarks make long PDFs easier to navigate. In Papr, you can add bookmark anchors on the page, organize them into nested sections, and export them with your PDF.

Why Bookmarks Matter

• Jump quickly to important sections in long documents
• Create a chapter-like navigation structure for reports and manuals
• Improve review workflows for contracts and policy documents
• Keep navigation embedded when you export

Step-by-Step: Working with Bookmarks

Step 1: Open Bookmarks Panel

In the top toolbar, open Pages and click Bookmarks. This opens the sidebar in bookmarks mode.

Step 2: Add a Bookmark

Click the + button in the bookmarks panel, then click on the page to place the bookmark target position.

Step 3: Name the Bookmark

New bookmarks open in edit mode so you can type a title immediately. Use clear names like section headings.

Step 4: Organize and Nest Bookmarks

Drag bookmarks to reorder them. Use the item-level + to add a sub-bookmark for nested structure.

Step 5: Navigate from the Bookmark List

Click any bookmark to jump to its target location. Papr highlights the destination page so you can confirm where it landed.

Step 6: Export with Bookmarks Preserved

Export your PDF when finished. Papr writes bookmark outlines into the exported file for supported PDF readers.

Bookmark Best Practices

• Use consistent naming: mirror your document heading hierarchy.
• Group by sections: create sub-bookmarks under top-level chapters.
• Check link targets: click through bookmarks once before export.

Related Guides

• How to Use Split View
• Using the Conversion Tool
• How to Annotate and Markup PDFs