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Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat.
Open the bookmarks panel by selecting Bookmarks from the left sidebar.
Click and hold the bookmark you want to make a child (sub-bookmark).
Drag the bookmark directly underneath and slightly to the right of the bookmark you want as the parent.
Best practiceHolding the bookmark slightly to the right will nest it under the parent; if you do not see a rightward indent, it will not become a child.
Release the mouse button to drop the bookmark into its new nested position.
Repeat the process to create additional levels of hierarchy as needed.
NoteYou can nest bookmarks multiple levels deep for complex documents.
You can expand or collapse parent bookmarks to quickly navigate large documents with many nested sections.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Nesting Bookmarks means putting some bookmarks underneath others. This helps you organize your document like a table of contents, with main sections and sub-sections. It makes a long PDF much easier for readers to navigate because they can quickly find specific topics instead of scrolling through many pages.
Yes, if your PDF was made from a desktop publishing program (like InDesign or Word) and it had a table of contents, Adobe Acrobat can automatically create bookmarks for you. These bookmarks will usually follow the structure of your original table of contents, saving you time.
Renaming your Bookmarks makes them clear and useful. A good name tells the reader exactly what content they will find when they click the bookmark. This helps them navigate your document much faster and understand its structure.
| Feature | Main Use | How it Works |
|---|---|---|
| Page Thumbnails | Visual overview of pages | Shows small pictures of each page. You click a picture to go to that page. Good for browsing. |
| Bookmarks | Direct jump to specific content | Are text links that take you to a named section or topic. Best for structured navigation, like a table of contents. |