how to create a separate number next to page number on master page?

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August 31, 2024
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Hello there,

So on my master page, I was able to do the page numbers on my footer, Page A of 1 so it increases based on the page. But on the right side, I'm needing to increase the number by 1 in the box. So D100, D101, D102, etc.

I'm having a really hard time figuring out how to increase this properly so that it doesn't impact the page count on the left side. Any help would be appreciated.

How to

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Correct answer jmlevy

Use a list: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/bullets-numbering.html?x-product=Helpx%2F1.0.0&x-product-location=Search%3AForums%3Alink%2F3.4.0#:~:text=then%20click%C2%A0OK.-,Define%20lists,-A%20defined%20list

In my example, I created a list that I named “D” (1) and I made it start at 100 (2). I added the letter D before the automatic numbering (3). Then I created a text frame on the parent page and typed a space in it to trigger the auto numbering. The last step is to override the parent page elements on each page to get the actual numbering.

jmlevy

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Community Expert

Use a list: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/bullets-numbering.html?x-product=Helpx%2F1.0.0&x-product-location=Search%3AForums%3Alink%2F3.4.0#:~:text=then%20click%C2%A0OK.-,Define%20lists,-A%20defined%20list

In my example, I created a list that I named “D” (1) and I made it start at 100 (2). I added the letter D before the automatic numbering (3). Then I created a text frame on the parent page and typed a space in it to trigger the auto numbering. The last step is to override the parent page elements on each page to get the actual numbering.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

Community Expert

Just a couple of tips on overriding parent page items...

Option 1: If you want to PREVENT overrides on certain frames, select the frame, right-click, and deselect "Allow Parent Item Overrides".

Option 2: Put the parent items you do NOT want to override on a separate layer and lock it. (I would put the other parent items--the ones you want to unlock--on their own separate layer too.)

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)