Add Page Number to PDF in Power Automate

PDF4me Add Page Number to PDF action enables adding professional page numbering to PDF documents in Power Automate with complete formatting control. This versatile feature supports multiple number formats (Page X, X of Y, Roman numerals), customizable positioning, font styling (bold, italic), margin control, and the ability to skip cover pages, perfect for creating professionally formatted reports, manuals, and documents across Microsoft 365 workflows.

Authenticating Your API Request

To access the PDF4me Web API through Power Automate, every request must include proper authentication credentials. Authentication ensures secure communication and validates your identity as an authorized user, enabling seamless integration between your Power Automate flows and PDF4me's powerful page numbering services.

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Key Features

Multiple Number Formats: Choose from various page number styles and formats
Flexible Positioning: Control horizontal and vertical alignment with margin adjustments
Font Customization: Set font size, bold, and italic styling
Skip First Page: Exclude page numbers from cover or title pages
Batch Processing: Add page numbers to multiple documents automatically

Parameters

Complete list of parameters for the Add Page Number to PDF action. Configure these parameters to control page numbering.

Important: Parameters marked with an asterisk (***) are required and must be provided for the action to function correctly.

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
PDF File Content***	Binary	Source PDF File • Map PDF file from previous action output • Supports PDFs from SharePoint, OneDrive, email • Can be dynamically retrieved from flow variables • Must be valid PDF document	`[File Content from Get File]`
PDF File Name***	String	PDF Document Name • Specify PDF file name with .pdf extension • Used for processing and output naming • Must include proper file extension • Supports dynamic naming from flows	`Report.pdf`
Page Format	Option	Page Number Format Style • Page X - Simple page number (Page 1, Page 2) • X - Number only (1, 2, 3) • X of Y - Current and total (1 of 10, 2 of 10) • Page X of Y - Full format (Page 1 of 10) • Default is "Page X" if not specified	`X of Y`
Horizontal Alignment***	Option	Horizontal Position • Left - Align to left edge of page • Center - Center horizontally on page • Right - Align to right edge of page • Controls left-right positioning	`Center`
Vertical Alignment***	Option	Vertical Position • Top - Position at top of page • Bottom - Position at bottom of page • Middle - Center vertically on page • Controls up-down positioning	`Bottom`
Horizontal Margin	Integer	Horizontal Offset • Margin from alignment edge in millimeters • Adjusts distance from left/right/center • Positive values move inward from edges • Default is 0 if not specified	`10`
Vertical Margin	Integer	Vertical Offset • Margin from alignment edge in millimeters • Adjusts distance from top/bottom • Positive values move inward from edges • Default is 0 if not specified	`10`
Font Size***	Integer	Text Size • Font size for page numbers in points • Standard range 8-16 points for readability • Larger sizes for visibility, smaller for subtlety • Must provide value	`10`
Set Bold	Boolean	Bold Styling • True - Apply bold font weight • False - Use regular font weight • Enhances page number visibility • Default is False	`true`
Set Italic	Boolean	Italic Styling • True - Apply italic font style • False - Use regular font style • Adds stylistic variation • Default is False	`false`
Skip First Page	Boolean	Exclude Cover Page • True - No page number on first page • False - Number all pages including first • Useful for documents with cover pages • Default is False	`true`

Output

The PDF4me Add Page Number to PDF action returns comprehensive output data for seamless Power Automate flow integration:

Table
JSON
Flow Integration

Table View

Response data in a structured table format:

Parameter	Type	Description
File Content	Binary	PDF document with page numbers added in specified format and position
File Name	String	Name of the output PDF file with page numbers

JSON Response Format

{
  "File Content": "[Binary Content of PDF with Page Numbers]",
  "File Name": "Report_Numbered.pdf"
}

Workflow Examples

The PDF4me Add Page Number to PDF action in Power Automate provides comprehensive workflow templates designed for real-world business scenarios:

Report Numbering
Manual Numbering
Proposal Numbering
Contract Numbering

Automated Report Page Numbering Workflow

Transform your reporting with automated professional page numbering:

Complete Workflow Steps:

Trigger: Monthly report generation completes - scheduled trigger
Generate Report: Create report PDF from BI tool or Excel
Add Page Numbers: Insert "Page X of Y" at bottom center
Set Font Style: Apply 10pt bold font for visibility
Skip Cover: Exclude first page from numbering
Set Margins: Apply 15mm bottom margin for positioning
Email Distribution: Send numbered report to stakeholders
Archive Report: Store professionally formatted report

Business Benefits:

Numbers 50+ reports monthly with consistent formatting
Improves document navigation and reference
Eliminates manual page numbering saving 10 minutes per report
Ensures professional appearance for all distributions

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Industry Use Cases & Applications

Corporate & Business
Legal & Professional Services
Education & Training
Healthcare & Medical

Corporate & Business Use Cases

Business Reports: Add page numbers to quarterly and annual reports
Proposals: Number sales proposals for easy reference
Policy Documents: Create numbered employee handbooks and policies
Meeting Packets: Number board meeting materials for discussion

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