How to continue footnote numbering across files?

[Mateomono]

Hi, 

I have a book file with different chapters (all separate files). Is there a way to have footnotes numbering continue across the different chapters instead of always starting at 1?

Thank you!

[Laubender]

Hi @Mateomono ,

you could do it not automacially by setting the value for the first footnote instance in a document:

Footnote Options > Numbering > Start at:

Or you could look for a script that will work on a InDesign book file with references to listed documents in a particular order that will do this.

Best see into Peter Kahrel's scripts if there is something for you:

https://creativepro.com/files/kahrel/indesignscripts.html

This one could be helpful as well:

Synchronise footnote options

Peter Kahrel, last updated May 2023

https://creativepro.com/files/kahrel/indesign/synchronise-footnote-options.html

Regards,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert )

[FRIdNGE]

… Something like this:

[paid Script/more details: https://fridnge.com/scripts/footnote/book-footnote-num/]

(^/)  The Jedi