changing page numbers

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I recently set up a flier. I used a single master page to create the page number and info at the bottom. I realized that I hadn't set it up with facing pages and the numbers didn't alternate to be in the lower right of each page. I tried to correct the problem by changing my document settings to facing pages and creating a new master page. Now my page numbering is all jumbled and whenever I try to edit where my numbering starts I get a warning that I'll be making duplicate page numbers. How do I fix this? I've tried getting rid of my old master page and creating new ones but that just further jumbles things. I just want to scrap the old numbers and start with new ones that maintain the number on the lower outside corner of the page.

I am using Indesign CC 2020 on a mac

SJRiegel · Answer

If you retained a copy of the version with a single master page, you can set up a parapgrah style for your page number that has its aligment as Away from Spine. Then extend the text box for the page number across the full with of your page margins. You will still need to covert you file to facing pages for this to work.

I think the numbering problem may be separate from the Master Page and number alignment problem. -- Can you show a screen shot of your Pages Pallet with the problem pages showing?

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