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Anonymous
October 7, 2016
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Error code - Expected a number object

  • October 7, 2016
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I am getting the error of "expecting a number object" while trying to insert a file into a large PDF of 163 pages.  What does this mean and how do I correct it?

Correct answer Adorobat

Hi steveg41121217,

You might refer to the following link which discusses the issue similar to yours:

expected a number object Error (Export PDF)

Thank You,

Shivam

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Rabeeb Ibrat
New Participant
January 28, 2021

If you don't care about special page numbering (e.g., C1-C5, i-xvii,1-322), the following solution works:

 

1) You need a very small pdf, say "B". If you don't have one, you can download one here: http://yiiisu.com/load.php?action=download&id=3 [Right click and Open link in new tab]

2) In Adobe Acrobat Reader, go to: Tools → Combine Files. First add your desired pdf, then add the small pdf "B". Edit the new pdf, and delete pages that come from pdf "B" [Tools →Organize pages].

3) Now you can insert pages/files as required in the new pdf.

 

Hope that helps 😄

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    Rabeeb Ibrat
    New Participant
    January 28, 2021

    In step 2, after adding both the pdfs, be sure to "Combine" them

      Adorobat
      Community Manager
      AdorobatCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      October 8, 2016

      Hi steveg41121217,

      You might refer to the following link which discusses the issue similar to yours:

      expected a number object Error (Export PDF)

      Thank You,

      Shivam

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