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Fat_Max
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June 20, 2014
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When I generate the TOC in RH7, the first page number is "v" instead of 'i' - how can I fix it?

  • June 20, 2014
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When generating a word doc from RH7 everything works fine except for the roman numbering in the TOC footer.  It begin with a "v" (5) instead of "i":

The roman numerals count up on the following 4 TOC pages - so, the TOC is numbered from v to viii.  The body of the document starts on page 1 just as it should.  I've tried every setting I can think of to no avail.

As an aside, I have an un-numbered cover and next a copyright page before the TOC but if RH is counting those then I should be starting with page iii on the TOC (which would aggravate me only slightly less - two roman numerals worth, to be exact).

Is there a way to fix this or should I just shave my head and resign in disgrace as the company technical writer?

Thanks in advance!

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Fat_MaxAuthor
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June 23, 2014

Aha!  I checked out the print preview and there are indeed breaks, which puts the first page of the TOC on page "v."

So, if I understand correctly, the TOC is not entirely treated as a unique section of the printed documentation as is the content.  Although it receives unique roman numbering, whatever pages precede it are counted toward the page tally.

I assume there isn't a way to alter the numbering in the footer so that the TOC begins with page "i?"

Thanks very much, Peter.  I appreciate the help!

Peter Grainge
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Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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July 10, 2014

Sorry, I missed coming back to you on this. You can edit the number in Word and set it to start at any number you like.

See www.grainge.org for RoboHelp and Authoring tips

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Fat_MaxAuthor
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July 10, 2014

Thanks Peter, I didn't even think of that.  Now I don't have to resign in disgrace.  For others with this problem, simply double click on the first roman numeral and select the following:

Peter Grainge
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Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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June 21, 2014

I'm guessing here but you have two pages before the TOC and Word is probably seeing both of those with Odd section breaks and would print the cover with a blank page after, likewise the copyright. Thus making the TOC the fourth sheet of paper.

Have you printed the document and have you checked the section break type?

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Peter Grainge
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Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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June 21, 2014

Thread moved to Printed Documentation.

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