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February 4, 2026
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Unable to edit headers & footers. I get the message header & footers cannot be detected. Any solution?

  • February 4, 2026
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After the last set of Acrobat updates, I cannot edit headers & footers. I can add them to a document, but even if I try to edit them immediately after they are added, I get the message "Header & footers cannot be detected." Any solution?

It is a simple problem as I have described it. The files are created with AutoCAD, MathCAD, spreadsheets, Woodworks, etc. It just cropped up on 01/26.  I can delete the headers/footers and re-add them. But, it is a pain & the software should work.

    Correct answer Anand Sri Bhattacharya

    Hello ​@rmoura129 

     

    I hope you are doing well, and we’re sorry for the trouble you had.

    Could you please install the latest build of Acrobat: 26.001.21367, Planned update, Apr 02, 2026. Check for any pending updates by navigating to Menu > Help> Check for Updates. Install the updates, restart the app and the machine, and try again.

     

    Let us know if you still experience any issues with the latest version.

     

    Regards,

    Anand Sri.

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    Participant
    February 4, 2026

    I, too, am having this problem.WHAT a PAIN!