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

Go to 'Edit' > 'Link' and draw a rectangle where you want the link. In the 'Create Link' dialog, choose 'Go to a page view'. Navigate to the target page and adjust the view. Click 'Set Link'. This creates a link that jumps to that exact spot.

What is the difference between adding a link and attaching a file in a PDF?

Feature Function Content Access. Link Connects to another location (webpage, page in PDF). User clicks to navigate to the content, which might be external or internal. Attachment Embeds another file directly inside the PDF document. User opens the attached file from within the PDF to view its content.

Link Audit Evidence in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

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AExecute — “help me do it”Attach supplier certificates and audit evidence ([doc=Supplier_Certs.pdf],…+

Attach supplier certificates and audit evidence ([doc=Supplier_Certs.pdf], [doc=Audit_Evidence.pdf]) to [master=Product_Master_File_1234.pdf] so auditors can find supporting documents without chasing people and notify the QA folder owners.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

BImprove — “do it better”Before attaching, confirm the certificates match product [sku=1234], add a short attachment…+

Before attaching, confirm the certificates match product [sku=1234], add a short attachment index page inside the product master file listing each doc and date, apply Bates numbers across attachments, and set viewing permissions so auditors can open attachments but cannot edit the master record.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

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Open your PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
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Select Edit PDF from the right-hand pane.
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Click the Link tool in the toolbar.
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Drag to draw a rectangle around the text or area where you want the clickable link.
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In the dialog that appears, select Open a web page and click Next.
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Enter the full web address (URL) you want to link to, then click OK.
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Save the PDF to keep your changes.

In the appWith the API

You can adjust the appearance of the clickable link, such as its border style and color, when creating it.

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

Glossary

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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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3 roles

Marketing SpecialistInstructional DesignerTechnical Writer

FAQ

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Go to 'Edit' > 'Link' and draw a rectangle where you want the link.
In the 'Create Link' dialog, choose 'Go to a page view'.
Navigate to the target page and adjust the view. Click 'Set Link'. This creates a link that jumps to that exact spot.

It is important to sanitize attachments because when you attach a file to a PDF, it becomes part of that PDF. If the attached file contains personal or confidential information, anyone who receives the PDF will be able to see it. Sanitizing ensures that no sensitive data is accidentally shared, protecting privacy and security.

Feature	Function	Content Access
Link	Connects to another location (webpage, page in PDF).	User clicks to navigate to the content, which might be external or internal.
Attachment	Embeds another file directly inside the PDF document.	User opens the attached file from within the PDF to view its content.

For a large video file, it's usually better to link to it rather than attach it. Attaching a large file will make your PDF document very big, which can make it slow to open, save, and share. Linking to a video hosted online keeps your PDF file size small while still providing access to the video.

Resizing the link rectangle allows you to control the clickable area for your link. You can make it bigger or smaller to perfectly fit the text or image you want users to click. This ensures the link is easy to see and use, improving the user experience.

Link Audit Evidence

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