CUI/CTI Labels Destroy Existing Headers

[funny_Ripple2549]

Industry requirements dictate that I add CUI/CTI labels to all documents containing technical data.

This includes the process specifications provided by our customers.

Unfortunately, these labels replace the existing header/footer of the document.  This is unacceptable as some of our customers use these features for document identification data - which unconditionally cannot be lost.

Sometimes, using the flattener tool first prevents this.  Other times it does not.

How do I covert head/foot content into page content, or in any way protect this content priot to CUI/CTI label attachement?

Asking the customers to reformat their hundreds of documents is not avenue worth wasting time on.

[Tariq Ahmad]

Hi @funny_Ripple2549, 

Sorry for the delayed response. This issue quite seems to be a technical limitation for your workflow.

Following are some suggestions you may try 

1. Adjust Header/Footer Positioning:

• Before adding CUI labels, modify the position of your existing headers or footers to create space for the new markings. You can do this by increasing the margin between the header/footer and the main content.

2. Utilize Layers:

• Adobe Acrobat allows the use of layers, enabling you to place CUI labels on a separate layer. This approach ensures that the labels do not interfere with existing headers.

3. Customize CUI Label Placement:

• If possible, adjust the placement of the CUI labels to avoid overlapping with existing headers. This might involve placing the labels in the footer area or adjusting their alignment.

Steps to Modify Headers/Footers in Adobe Acrobat:

1. Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat.

2. Navigate to Tools > Edit PDF > Header & Footer > Update.

3. In the dialog box, adjust the margins and positioning as needed to accommodate both the existing headers and the new CUI labels.

For detailed guidance, refer to Adobe’s official documentation on adding headers and footers to PDFs.

I hope this helps you resolve the issue effectively. If you have further questions, feel free to ask.

~Tariq

[funny_Ripple2549]

Thank you for the reply, Tariq.

FYI:  The CUI label, applied via the Microsoft Sensitity Label tool, doesn't have settings.  You click on the tool, choose the type of label you want, then apply it.
If a header and/or footer already exists, the process automatically removes all content and replaces it with the label's header & footer (there is also some behind-the-scenes content applied, but I do not know how it functions) without making any changes to their dimensions.  If there is not a pre-existing header or footer, then the label is applied to them - without repositioning the existing content, which usually results in the CUI label's text being overlayed on top of the original content.

I will continue experimenting.  But, to your knowledge, is there a means to convert an existing header/footer into page content, or to move into a layer instead?