When a Submission Needs Page Numbers
Key points
- Match position and style to the instructions
- The "1 / 10" style also helps spot missing pages
- Make sure numbers don't overlap content
Reading the requirements
Check the call for applications or submission rules for instructions such as "add page numbers" or "bottom center".
Steps
- Open "Add Page Numbers to PDF" and choose the PDF.
- Match position and style to the requirement. If none, "Bottom center" and the "1" style are safe.
- Tap "Add numbers" and save.
Why "1 / 10" helps
It shows the total is 10 pages, so readers can check nothing is missing.
Checking
- Does every page have a number?
- Do numbers overlap figures or text?
- For merged documents, is the numbering continuous?
Fix page order and orientation first and then add numbers to reduce redo.
Use "Add Page Numbers to PDF" (free)
Tools that go well with this
- Merge PDFs: Combine several PDF files into one, in the order you choose.
- Rotate & Reorder PDF Pages: Fix sideways pages, change the page order, or remove pages.
- Extract or Delete PDF Pages: Keep only the pages you need, or remove the pages you don't.