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mwolfthal
mwolfthal
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September 16, 2025
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skipping files in chapter numbering

  • September 16, 2025
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Is there a way to configure chapter autonumbering that skips over single page files that are section dividers and not content chapters?

    Correct answer Barb Binder

    Another option is telling the chapter numbers in the book window to not increment in the section divider files.

    Chapter 1—chapter #1

    Chapter 2—continue from previous chapter in book

    Chapter 3—continue from previous chapter in book

    Section divider—use same number as previous chapter (chapter counter stays at 3)

    Chapter 4—continue from previous chapter in book

    Chapter 5—continue from previous chapter in book

    Section divider—use same number as previous chapter (chapter counter stays at 5)

    Chapter 6—continue from previous chapter in book

    Chapter 7—continue from previous chapter in book

     

    ~Barb

     

     

    4 replies

    frameexpert
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    frameexpertCommunity Expert
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    September 24, 2025

    Right-click on the divider files in the book window and choose Numbering. You probably want to set these to Use Same Number as Previous Chapter.

    Barb Binder
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    Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 24, 2025

    Another option is telling the chapter numbers in the book window to not increment in the section divider files.

    Chapter 1—chapter #1

    Chapter 2—continue from previous chapter in book

    Chapter 3—continue from previous chapter in book

    Section divider—use same number as previous chapter (chapter counter stays at 3)

    Chapter 4—continue from previous chapter in book

    Chapter 5—continue from previous chapter in book

    Section divider—use same number as previous chapter (chapter counter stays at 5)

    Chapter 6—continue from previous chapter in book

    Chapter 7—continue from previous chapter in book

     

    ~Barb

     

     

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
      mwolfthal
      mwolfthalAuthor
      Inspiring
      September 24, 2025

      That's probably the simplest approach.

        Barb Binder
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        Barb BinderCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        September 16, 2025

        Hi @mwolfthal:

         

        I'm picturing a FrameMaker book list with incremental chapter numbers (i.e., Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3) with unnumbered section dividers interspersed that are increasing the chapter count on subsequent chapters? If that is correct, right click the section divider chapters > Exclude and update your book. 

         

        If I missed the mark, then as per @Jeff_Coatsworth, please return the screenshots that will show us what you're asking. 

         

        ~Barb

        ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
          mwolfthal
          mwolfthalAuthor
          Inspiring
          September 24, 2025

          Unfortunately, it's a bit more complicated, because the section dividers have text on them that appears in the book TOC.  Excluding them when updating the book eliminates this text. 

          Jeff_Coatsworth
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          Jeff_CoatsworthCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          September 24, 2025

          Ok - screenshots please? Use the web interface and the "Insert Photos" icon.

          Jeff_Coatsworth
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          Jeff_CoatsworthCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          September 16, 2025

          Not sure exactly what you mean by chapter auto-numbering - are you talking about having the chapter headings auto-increment or applying page numbers to all pages using some sort of "chapter-page#" scheme. Maybe a screenshot would help?

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