Quick-check article pages for heading structure, contrast ratios, and link tags, and add accessibility comments on any…
Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
Select the Tools pane or click on a tool to access editing features.
Click the Link tool in the toolbar.
Drag to draw a rectangle over the area where you want the clickable link.
In the dialog that appears, select the desired link appearance and choose Go to a page view.
Click Next in the dialog.
Navigate to the page you want the link to jump to, then click Set Link.
Best practiceIf you want to link to a specific zoom level or location on the page, adjust the view before clicking 'Set Link.'
You can quickly test your new link by using the Hand tool and clicking the linked area to ensure it jumps to the correct page.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Checking links before sharing your PDF is very important. If links are broken or go to the wrong place, people who read your PDF will not find the information they need. This can make your document less useful and look unprofessional. Always test links to ensure they work correctly and lead to the intended content, giving your readers a good experience.
| Feature | What it is | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Link | A clickable area in the PDF. | Takes you to another place (web, file, page). |
| Attachment | A file stored inside the PDF. | Opens the attached file when clicked. |
If you attach a sensitive file to a PDF, you must sanitize it before sharing. This means you should remove any private or secret information from the attached file. Attachments are part of the PDF, so anyone with the PDF can see them. Always check the content of attachments carefully to make sure no sensitive data is accidentally shared.
Resizing a link rectangle lets you change the clickable area of a link. You can make it bigger or smaller to perfectly fit the text or image you want to be clickable. This helps make sure users can easily click the link without clicking other things by mistake.