How do I add a link to a specific part of my PDF document?

First, open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat. Go to 'Edit' > 'Link' to start the link tool. Draw a rectangle where you want the link to appear. In the link properties, choose 'Go to a page view' and set the page and view you want the link to jump to.

What is the difference between a link and an attachment in a PDF?

Feature Purpose How it works. Link To navigate or connect to other content. A clickable area that jumps to a URL, another PDF page, or file. Attachment To embed other files within the PDF. A separate file that is stored inside the PDF document itself.

What kind of files can I attach to a PDF document?

You can attach many types of files to a PDF. Common examples include Word documents (.docx), Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx), images (.jpg, .png), and even other PDFs. The attached file opens in its original application when clicked.

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DBecome — “help me grow”Across past integrations, missing timing or sequence info generated rework. Diagnose which…+

Across past integrations, missing timing or sequence info generated rework. Diagnose which parts of interaction diagrams we skimp on, recommend one standard diagram detail set to include every time, and a habit that ensures the engineering lead signs off before development starts.

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How to do it

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Open the PDF file you want to audit in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
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Go to the View menu, select Show/Hide, then choose Navigation Panes and click Attachments to display all file attachments.
NoteThe Attachments pane lists all files embedded in the PDF.
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In the Attachments pane, manually review and note each attachment or use the options menu to export or save the list if needed.
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Go to the Tools pane and select Action Wizard.
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Create a new action and add a step to execute JavaScript.
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Insert a JavaScript to iterate through all links in the document and output their destinations; for example, use: for (var p = 0; p < this.numPages; p++) { var annots = this.getAnnots({nPage: p}); if (annots) { for (var i = 0; i < annots.length; i++) { if (annots[i].type == 'Link') console.println('Page ' + (p+1) + ': ' + annots[i].URI); } } }
Best practiceYou can copy the console output to a text file for compliance documentation.
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Run the action to generate the list of all links; review the output in the JavaScript Console (open via Ctrl+J if not visible).
NoteThis process lists all web and document links but does not export them directly to a file.

In the appWith the API

You can use the JavaScript Console to extract and review all link destinations in your PDF for auditing purposes.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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LinkA clickable area that takes you to another place or file.ExampleClicking the link on the webpage opened a new tab with the product's specifications.

AttachmentA file that is added inside a PDF, so it travels with the PDF.ExampleThe email included an attachment of the full contract, which opened as a PDF.

SanitizeTo remove sensitive or private information from a document before sharing it.ExampleRemember to sanitize the document by redacting personal details before sharing it publicly.

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First, open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
Go to 'Edit' > 'Link' to start the link tool.
Draw a rectangle where you want the link to appear.
In the link properties, choose 'Go to a page view' and set the page and view you want the link to jump to.

Feature	Purpose	How it works
Link	To navigate or connect to other content.	A clickable area that jumps to a URL, another PDF page, or file.
Attachment	To embed other files within the PDF.	A separate file that is stored inside the PDF document itself.

It is very important to sanitize your PDF, especially when it contains attachments, because attached files become a permanent part of the PDF. If an attached document has sensitive or private information, that information will be shared with anyone who receives the PDF. Sanitizing removes this private data, protecting your privacy and the privacy of others before the document leaves your computer.

You can attach many types of files to a PDF.
Common examples include Word documents (.docx), Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx), images (.jpg, .png), and even other PDFs.
The attached file opens in its original application when clicked.

If you add a link to a website in your PDF, the link itself will remain the same. However, if the website's address (URL) changes or if the specific page you linked to is moved or deleted, the link in your PDF will no longer work correctly. It's a good idea to check your links periodically, especially for important documents that will be used for a long time.

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