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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.
short answer
put the field on a master page, not a document page: draw a text frame and use text > insert > fields > page number. to control where numbering starts, open section manager in the pages panel and set 'restart page numbering at'.
or do it yourself
- 1double-click your master page on the pages panel to edit it.
- 2draw a small text frame in the footer, then go to text menu → insert → fields → page number.
- 3apply that master to your document pages so the number appears throughout.
- 4to control where numbering starts, open the pages panel and click section manager.
- 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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downloadcommon 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.
