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Is there a way to have the number of pages automatically update?

  • August 20, 2026
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I have documents with “Page A of #” on the Parent page.  If I add a page to the document, I currently need to manually change the Parent Page.  Is there a way to automatically update the number of pages - the “of #” - when a new page is added to the document?

    Correct answer Dave Creamer of IDEAS

    If it is a single document, you can use the last page variable. If in a book file (multiple documents), you can create a unique paragraph style on the last page and create a cross reference to it. 

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    August 20, 2026

    If it is a single document, you can use the last page variable. If in a book file (multiple documents), you can create a unique paragraph style on the last page and create a cross reference to it. 

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      kathyb80271993Author
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      August 20, 2026

      Yes, that did it.  My files are single documents. 

      Type > Text Variable > Define, then click “New” and enter/select appropriate data.  I had never gone into that option before.  Thank you!!

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