InDesign CS3 problem with page numbering
I am having a problem with automatic numbering pages with the InDesign CS3 version. I am using a video tutorial that demonstrates that page numbering can start with any number that one wishes, such as starting with page 2 (this would be the beginning....say of a chapter). I have gone to the Numbering and Sections menu under pages panel. Then I have inserted the number of the page that I want the page numbering to start at and selected the radio button clicked "Start page numbering at" ___. The pages still start numbering at page 1.
Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way to get this problem fixed?
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Sounds like you are doing
Sounds like you are doing everything correct with the pages panel. Are you inserting the correct variable in your layout? Right click the text area and go to Insert Special Character > Markers > Current Page Number.
I'm new at InDesign. Could you explain in more detail?
Thanks so much for your reply. Perhaps I'm not inserting the correct variable. I go to the numbering and sections flyout, get the dialog box and put in the page number in the appropriately place. I haven't inserted any other variables.
I don't understand what you mean by clicking on the text area. Is this area where I want the page number to go? After numbering the pages and getting the incorrect results I have gone to the Special Character>Markers. Current page Number is not accessable at this point.
Perhaps a little more explaination will help.
Thanks,
Hale
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I have found that I can get the right response from when I put in page numbers on my laptop. Although I have reinstalled the CS software on my desktop it doesn't change the error in the way it numbers pages.