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how to add page numbers in affinity publisher

HeyBraza points at the page-number field on the master and the section manager so your numbers start on the right page.

page numbers in affinity come from a field placed on a master page, and where they start is controlled separately in the section manager - which is why so many books number the cover as page 1. here's how to add numbers and fix where they begin.

or do it yourself

  1. 1double-click your master page on the pages panel to edit it.
  2. 2draw a small text frame in the footer, then go to text menu → insert → fields → page number.
  3. 3apply that master to your document pages so the number appears throughout.
  4. 4to control where numbering starts, open the pages panel and click section manager.
  5. 5select the section, enable 'restart page numbering at' and set the starting number (for example, 1 on your first content page).

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common questions

how do i make page numbers start at 1 on a later page?

use the pages panel → section manager: start a new section on that page, enable 'restart page numbering at' and set it to 1.

my page number just shows as text, not a number - why?

you typed it instead of inserting a field. delete it and use text menu → insert → fields → page number so it updates automatically.

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