Best Scalable Method for Handling “Jump Lines” in Large InDesign Documents?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working on a long-form editorial layout in Adobe InDesign where multiple stories flow across non-consecutive pages. I need to implement newspaper-style jump lines such as:

• “Continued on page X”

• “Continued from page Y”

The main challenge is keeping everything accurate after text reflow and pagination changes. I’m looking for a solution that remains stable even after significant edits in large documents (100+ pages).

I’m familiar with cross-references and text variables, but I’m unsure which method scales best in real production environments.

• Is there a reliable way to detect where a threaded story breaks across pages?

• Are cross-references stable enough for heavy editing workflows?

• Would a scripting approach (ExtendScript or UXP) be more robust long-term?

I work in digital workflow and automation as well (currently building Funnelflex — https://funnelflex.com), so I’m especially interested in solutions that are systematic and scalable rather than manual fixes.