Skip to main content
P
Proven Results Marketing
Participant
January 31, 2018
Answered

single-page indesign file, data merge multiple pages, consecutive numbering, need to export to pdf

  • January 31, 2018
  • 1 reply
  • 1413 views

I have an InDesign file that I'm using Data Merge to create 5000 pdf's with different addresses on each pdf page, and I need each pdf to be numbered 1-5000. If I export the data merge, I get the page number of 1 only (repeating 5000 times). How can I export to get 1-5000 WITHOUT having to export the indesign file, then create a pdf file?

      This topic has been closed for replies.
      Correct answer John Mensinger

      Okay then. That's the way to get it done in InDesign.

      Otherwise, you'll need Acrobat Pro, in which you can add a header/footer post-merge, and install automatic page numbering there.

      1 reply

      John Mensinger
      Community Expert
      John MensingerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 31, 2018

      To get page numbering in your merge document, just add a Current Page Number marker to the Master Page (of your single page). When the merge-document pages are automatically created, they will be numbered accordingly.

        P
        Proven Results MarketingAuthor
        Participant
        January 31, 2018

        I only want to use the Export PDF feature in Data Merge, not create a 5000 page InDesign file that I then have to export, so that doesn't work. Thanks

        John Mensinger
        Community Expert
        John MensingerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        January 31, 2018

        Okay then. That's the way to get it done in InDesign.

        Otherwise, you'll need Acrobat Pro, in which you can add a header/footer post-merge, and install automatic page numbering there.

        Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
        Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices