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Add page numbers

Number the pages, your way.

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About Add page numbers

Choose the position, font, starting number and format - 1, Page 1, or 1 of 24 - and skip the cover page if it should stay clean.

  • Nine placement positions
  • Roman numerals supported
  • Skip the first pages

How to add page numbers

  1. 1

    Upload the document

    Live preview of the numbering.

  2. 2

    Configure

    Position, format, first number, pages to skip.

  3. 3

    Apply

    Numbers are stamped onto the pages.

A practical guide to add page numbers

Why numbered pages matter

Page numbers turn a loose stack of sheets into a document people can navigate and cite. In a printed report, a contract or a thesis, they let a reader jump to a reference, follow along in a meeting, or reassemble pages that got shuffled. A number that also shows the total, like 3 of 12, reassures the reader nothing is missing. For anything that will be printed, bound or reviewed by more than one person, adding numbers is a small finishing touch that makes the file look complete and professional.

Setting up numbering that reads well

Use the live preview to place the numbers where they will not fight the content, typically the bottom center or the outer bottom corner. Skip the cover and any blank front pages so numbering starts on the first real page, and set the starting value to match if the section continues from another document. For booklets meant to be printed double-sided, mirrored placement puts numbers on the outer edge of each spread. Pick a font size and color that are legible but understated, and if the layout is edge-to-edge, add margins first so the numbers sit in clear space.

Where numbering fits among other tasks

Page numbering usually comes near the end of assembling a document. Merge your files into their final order first, then number the whole thing so the sequence runs straight through rather than restarting at each part. If you also want running titles or a date, the header and footer tool complements the numbers. Bear in mind the numbers become part of the page once applied, so keep an unnumbered original if you might rearrange later. Files are processed only for your session and deleted automatically, and no account is required to add numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Where on the page can the numbers go?
You can place numbers in any of nine positions, combining top, middle or bottom with left, center or right, so they fit whatever layout you have. Bottom-center and bottom-outer corners are the usual choices for reports and booklets, but the position is entirely up to you.
What number formats are available?
Beyond a plain 1, 2, 3 you can use formats like Page 1 or 1 of 24 to show the total, and Roman numerals for front matter such as a preface. Choosing a format that includes the total helps readers know how much of a long document remains.
Can I skip the cover page or start numbering later?
Yes. You can tell the tool to skip one or more opening pages so a title page or blank sheet stays clean, and numbering begins only where you want it. Combined with a custom starting value, this lets a chapter that continues from an earlier file begin at the correct number.
Can I choose the font and size of the numbers?
Yes. The number's font family, size and color are adjustable, so the stamping blends with your document rather than clashing with it. If your pages run edge to edge, add margins first so the numbers have room and do not overlap the content.

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