Add watermarks and background objects in a Pages document

You can add text, watermarks, logos, or other images that appear in the same place in the background of every page of your document. These repeated elements are called master objects.The more transparent you make the object, the more it fades into the background behind the document content.

Add a master object

Tap in the toolbar, then tap Document Setup.
Tap in the toolbar.
Tap the button for the type of object you want to add, then tap an object (swipe to see more choices).
Adjust the size and position of the object on the page.
To adjust the transparency (opacity) of a shape, an image, or text, tap in the toolbar, then do the following:
- Tap Style, then tap Style Options.
- Tap Effects, then drag the Opacity slider left to make the object more transparent.
- Tap anywhere tap anywhere on the master page to dismiss the popover.
To prevent the object from being moved or deleted accidentally, tap in the toolbar, tap Arrange, then tap Lock.
Tap Done.
The object appears on the background of every page in the document or section.

Edit or delete a master object

To edit or delete a master object, first unlock it.

Tap in the toolbar, then tap Document Setup.
Tap the object, then tap Unlock.
Do one of the following:
- Edit the object, then tap Lock so the object can’t be moved or deleted by accident.
- Tap Delete to remove the object.