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Is there any way to force a browser to see logical page numbering?

  • October 28, 2019
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I have many PDFs that use logical page numbering (front matter uses roman numerals), but when they're viewed through a browser, it only uses physical page count. So if you type in a page number, it goes to the wrong page. I noticed that the Adobe InDesign pdf has the same issue, so it might not be fixable. Thanks!

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    Test Screen Name
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    October 28, 2019

    Each browser uses a different plug-in made by a different company. Some of them do more than others. Certainly, you can't do anything if they don't want to. 

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    AmandaCMSAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 28, 2019

    Ok, thanks. That makes sense but it is disappointing. 

    ls_rbls
    Community Expert
    ls_rblsCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 28, 2019

    Hi,

     

    Try this suggestion offered in the following yhread:

    https://answers.acrobatusers.com/Displaying-logical-page-numbers-q11298.aspx 

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    AmandaCMSAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 28, 2019

    Thanks. The logical page numbers are already set in the PDF and if you download it and view it through a pdf reader, it's all correct. It's incorrect when viewed through a browser using the browser pdf reader's page search. 

    Bernd Alheit
    Community Expert
    Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 28, 2019

    Try the Internet Explorer with the Acrobat Reader add-on.

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