Giving equal page numbers such as InDesign

[Harun 34]

hi,

Indesign adding the same page number opposite each other

I would be happy if you help

Giving equal page numbers such as InDesign 1 -1, 2- 2

[Steve Werner]

It's currently not possible to do that with InDesign numbering.

You could make a feature request on the InDesign User Voice website but I don't think it's very likely to be popular.

https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601021-adobe-indesign-feature-requests

[Barb Binder]

Steve is right, of course, but here is a work around: https://creativepro.com/create-spread-numbers/.

This is slightly diffferent from what you are asking—the steps (all of which work the same way today in 2024) will add numbers to one side of your spread, so just repeat on the facing parent page. (Note: master pages are called parent pages these days.)

~Barb

[Harun 34]

Hi werner

a definitive solution must be found

[rob day]

a definitive solution must be found

Hi @Harun 34 , you can also set spread numbering via Section starts. Doing it manually for a large document would take some time, but it can be scripted:

Here the pages are numbered from the masters with the Current Page number:

Before

After:

You can download the compiled script here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gu2j9447mwhhp9o2ls22n/AJhrL9GYj365fnRip3awiXY?rlkey=0ml8mq1smjfjqs3k9...

/**
* Set sections for spread numbering 
* @ return Void 
* 
*/
function spreadNumbers(){
    var d = app.activeDocument;
    var sp = d.spreads.everyItem().getElements();
    var ds = d.documentPreferences.allowPageShuffle
    d.documentPreferences.allowPageShuffle = false;
    
    //Clear any existing sections;
    var s = app.activeDocument.sections;
    if (s.length > 1) {
        s.itemByRange(1,s.length-1).remove();
    } 
    var sn;
    for (var i = 0; i < sp.length; i++){
        sn = i+1;
        try {
            d.sections.add({continueNumbering:false, pageStart:sp[i].pages.lastItem(), pageNumberStart:sn})
        }catch(e) {} 
    };  
    d.documentPreferences.allowPageShuffle = ds;
}


app.doScript(spreadNumbers, ScriptLanguage.JAVASCRIPT, undefined, UndoModes.ENTIRE_SCRIPT, 'Spread Numbers');

[Harun 34]

hi,

Hello, I can't get it to work. Can you help me with a short video? I appreciate it.

[rob day]

Hi @Harun 34 , Do you get an error message, or do the current page numbers not change, or are you having problems getting the script to show in your Scripts panel?

[Harun 34]

hi rob

This is what happens when I run the script 😞

[rob day · Accepted solution]

There are two scripts in the DB folder, one reverses page numbering the other numbers spreads. looks like you downloaded ReverseNumbering.jsx—try SpreadNumbering.jsx

[Harun 34]

hi rob,

Yes, I applied it and it worked, I am very happy, thank you for your help.