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Why Add Page Numbers?
Page numbers make long documents easier to reference in contracts, invoices, and legal bundles.
Benefits of Numbering
- Navigation: Readers can quickly locate sections.
- Legal Workflow: Bates numbering supports case/document tracking.
- Consistency: Keep headers and footers uniform across pages.
Page Numbering Explained
The tool generates numbering text from your format settings and draws it on selected pages at your chosen position.
Numbering Modes
- Bates: Prefix + zero-padded sequence for legal and document control.
- Page X of Y: Readable pagination for reports and manuals.
- Custom Template: Use placeholders like {n}, {page}, and {total}.
- Range Control: Apply numbering to all pages or only specific ranges.
Best Practices
Choose consistent numbering conventions before distribution to avoid version mismatches in citations and reviews.
Placement & Readability Tips
- Keep numbering away from existing footer text to avoid overlap.
- Use smaller font sizes for dense or scanned pages.
- Use zero-padding when you expect long sequences.
- Test one sample export before processing critical documents.
- Prefer top-right or bottom-right for legal bundle consistency.
Common Use Cases
- Legal Packs: Bates-number exhibits and case bundles.
- Invoices: Add simple page references for multi-page billing.
- Operations Manuals: Use Page X of Y for document navigation.
- Compliance Docs: Standardize numbering across controlled copies.
How Page Numbering Works
After upload, the tool evaluates target pages, computes the final text for each page, draws values in your chosen position, and returns a new numbered PDF.
Numbering Process
- Read PDF: Load page count and document structure in-browser.
- Build Sequence: Compute numbering text from format, prefix, and start index.
- Apply: Draw numbers (and optional header/footer text) on selected pages.
- Export: Save a new PDF with your output filename.
- Private: No upload required; files stay on-device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add Bates numbering?
Yes. Use a prefix, start number, and zero padding for Bates-style output.
Can I add custom header/footer text?
Yes. Add optional text above or below page numbers.
Is this private?
Yes. Processing runs in your browser.
Can I number only selected pages?
Yes. Choose page range mode and enter ranges like 1-5,8,10-12.
Can I use Page X of Y format?
Yes. Switch number format to Page X of Y for report-style pagination.
Can I define my own numbering template?
Yes. Use custom template placeholders such as {prefix}, {n}, {page}, and {total}.