Page Numbers in InDesign CC [How to add using Master Pages or Parent pages]

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This has been the most confusing thing to put together until seeing your smart and simple tutorial on how to set page numbers across a whole document. THANK YOU! Appreciate the time you took to put this together :) - Brian + Erin

[@GDHT]

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[@archielxxx]

Best tutorial out there, concerning numbering pages. A big thumbs up and a big thanks.

[@GDHT]

Thank you! One extra tip - add a layer and put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer - then they’ll always be on top (if you have a pic bleeding off the page or something like that). Thank you so much for the comment!

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Thanks! I think the example you used for this tutorial is brilliant! I have just started learning InDesign, a couple of days ago, and I have almost learned everything. (I have been on Photoshop and Illustrator for 4 years now).

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Need to know how to get page numbering to START WHERE YOU WANT in Indesign? Here's a tutorial for that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5O4hX2lebGFfZY

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[@Jubemiester]

Thanks for this! I have a problem where the numbers are stuck to the bottom layer of the page. My pages have pictures and text boxes everywhere and I can't seem to bring the page numbers forward. Can you help?

[@GDHT]

Hi Julien, you can add a layer in your layers window, on top of the other layers. Then put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer - then they’ll always be on top (if you have a pic bleeding off the page or something like that). Thank you so much for the comment!

[@matthewsheehan5950]

GREAT tutorial, thankyou. One question: if you have an image or a colour-filled shape stretched over a pages a background (also, is that the wrong way to do it?) how do you get the page number to come to the front?

[@GDHT]

Thank you! You'll need to add a layer and put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer - then they’ll always be on top (if you have a pic bleeding off the page or something like that).

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Watched a few of your videos now and made my life a whole lot easier, thank you. Do you have any videos for creating a Table of Contents in Indesign with dots between subject and page numbers?

[@GDHT]

Not yet! That one is pretty involved, but it's been on my radar for a while now! Hopefully soon...

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[@danranck]

Fantastic tutorial, very clear and concise. Question: like your example, I have images that cover the entire page. Only difference is, my page number shows up behind the image, so it's not seen. How do I fix this?

[@GDHT]

Thank you! You can add a layer and put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer and make sure it's above your artwork layer - then they’ll always be on top. I hope this helps!

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hello. i use rectangle tool as my background color, but if i using it, my page number is doesn't show up. can you tell me how to fix it?

[@GDHT]

You can add a layer and put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer - then they’ll always be on top (if you have a pic bleeding off the page or something like that).

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[@rachaelamberart]

Thank you so much for this! I followed all the steps, but my page #s are behind all my placed layers. How can I fix this?

[@GDHT]

Hi Rachael, you can add a layer in your layers window, on top of the other layers. Then put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer - then they’ll always be on top (if you have a pic bleeding off the page or something like that). Thank you so much for the comment!

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I need to know the answer also. Did you find a solution??

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@@catherinebassetti9005 the solution is just above your comment as a reply to the original question. ^^^

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hi, had issues with the numbers being covered by my images or shapes, how do i make the number appear on top of the images on my page

[@GDHT]

You can add a layer and put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer - then they’ll always be on top (if you have a pic bleeding off the page or something like that). Let me know if you're still having trouble.

[@helenabythelake3893]

@@GDHT Yes adding a new layer to my master page fixed this issue for me. It was easy. Just highlighted the master layer. Went to Layers tab and clicked add new layer. Then added my text. Lock and load rock and roll. Thanks for the great video.

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This is great, thank you!!

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[@lilyjones2811]

What if the "Insert special character" function is not allowing me to insert page numbers? It is just not available to choose any of the options.

[@GDHT]

You'll need to have a text box created, with your cursor positioned inside. If you don't have a text box selected, the options will be greyed out. Let me know if this fixed the problem.

[@123456Clemente]

@@GDHT the options are still greyed out for me, do you know what could be the problem?

[@123456Clemente]

just figured it out, you have to be in text editing mode. i misunderstood the instructions

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[@go_outdoor_recreation]

Hi... There are Some Backgrounds in my pages... But the numbers does't show because are Behind ( I can not send the numbering to front. I'd like numbering showing on image. Thank You.

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Joao Santos You can add a layer and put the master page numbers on it, then lock the layer - then they’ll always be on top (if you have a pic bleeding off the page or something like that). Thank you so much for the comment!

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[@abbeyroadey]

Thanks for the tutorial, very clear and informative! Question: I'm wondering if you've ever come across the problem I'm experiencing: The page numbers are not lining up to where I place them on the master - for example, I have the numbering on my master placed to the outside bottom edges, just like your example, but they're showing up in the middle of the pages... I've tried deleting and re-doing them, I've tried creating a new master... same results! I can't seem to figure out why this is happening. Help!

[@GDHT]

It sounds like your master pages might be single pages and your regular pages are spreads (or vice versa). Can you make them the same and try it again?

[@abbeyroadey]

@@GDHT Ah, yep! That did the trick! Thanks!

[@GDHT]

Great!!

[@LillianKZ123]

Great video. I'd like to know however, how do i make the first group of pages number from i to xii and than start at 1 to the end of my document.

[@GDHT]

Thanks! I have another tutorial about getting page numbering to start where you want in Indesign - it's sort of a starting point... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5O4hX2lebGFfZY And I was able to find this article about changing page number types mid-document: helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/layout-design-9.html Hope this helps!!

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Hi Great lesson... I'm designing a cover on canvas for an eBook I'm writing on a very serious topic 'Suicide' and need all the help I can get... I've always taken down notes in OneNote for quite sometime, so many at this stage that I could write a whole book on just the prologue, and so it difficult to pick from all these notes for a starting point!... I will have a Prologue and a Forward... I will download your eBook Template and follow through, But may I ask your advice on whether I should continue to edit the entire book in Canvas or use InDesign for both the eBook and hardcopy... Thank you and thanks for being on here to help people like myself. P.S. The body text... what is best?

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Thank you! I've actually never heard of Canvas, but InDesign is really great for multi-page documents and ebooks. If you do decide to go with Indesign, make sure to set up paragraph styles. They're tricky but are absolutely a lifesaver!! I have a tutorial about them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kITGY6Ztn9FpaZI

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Sorry I meant “Canva”

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@@gobrad Oh wow, I didn't know it was even possible to lay out an entire book with Canva. I don't think I would go that route, if I were you. I'd definitely recommend InDesign, or even Word (although I'm not a fan of Word) over Canva. But Canva is great for single images, like your cover or maybe some graphs/images in your book!

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Ah thanks so much... I’ll have a listen to that!... Your way of teaching is excellent! You make it so easy to follow!...

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