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adamv43826954
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August 25, 2016
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Use bookmark names for filenames is greyed out

  • August 25, 2016
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When I am trying to split a multipage PDF into single pages I do not get the option to use the bookmark names as file names, it is greyed out.  Both of the "Add label" options are available.... what am I doing wrong?

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    Correct answer

    I had the same issue. 

    Before you can select split by bookmarks, you will have to change the "Split by" field from "Number of pages" to "Top Level Bookmarks."  Then revise the Output Options to be the bookmark name.  Then select "Split."

    Let me know if this doesn't work, please.

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    JR Boulay
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    JR BoulayCommunity Expert
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    June 3, 2025

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    JSmitty
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    May 27, 2025

    Hi. I also had this problem until I found this post. I hope this helps you, too.

    Solved: Re: Unable to Split to Same Folder Selected at Sta... - Adobe Community - 13991654

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    Jameel Ahmed33142354cogx
    Participant
    October 24, 2023

    Use bookmark names for filenames is greyed out.

     

    Hello, I am having this issue after installing Acrobat pro and When I try to split -> output option -> use bookmark names for file names is Greyed out.

    Any Suggestion/Answers to resolve this issue would be great help,

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      earlg73065758
      Participant
      October 24, 2023

      I'm having the same issue as well.  I'm followed the previous steps.  This wasn't an issue until the most recent update a few days ago.

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        Jameel Ahmed33142354cogx
        Participant
        October 24, 2023

        I just rolled back to previous version now. It's working fine for me now.

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          Anonymous
          Correct answer
          March 2, 2017

          I had the same issue. 

          Before you can select split by bookmarks, you will have to change the "Split by" field from "Number of pages" to "Top Level Bookmarks."  Then revise the Output Options to be the bookmark name.  Then select "Split."

          Let me know if this doesn't work, please.

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            MAWMO
            Participant
            May 16, 2017

            This worked for me! Thank you!!

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