When I generate the TOC in RH7, the first page number is "v" instead of 'i' - how can I fix it?

[Fat_Max]

When generating a word doc from RH7 everything works fine except for the roman numbering in the TOC footer.  It begin with a "v" (5) instead of "i":

The roman numerals count up on the following 4 TOC pages - so, the TOC is numbered from v to viii.  The body of the document starts on page 1 just as it should.  I've tried every setting I can think of to no avail.

As an aside, I have an un-numbered cover and next a copyright page before the TOC but if RH is counting those then I should be starting with page iii on the TOC (which would aggravate me only slightly less - two roman numerals worth, to be exact).

Is there a way to fix this or should I just shave my head and resign in disgrace as the company technical writer?

Thanks in advance!

[Peter Grainge]

I'm guessing here but you have two pages before the TOC and Word is probably seeing both of those with Odd section breaks and would print the cover with a blank page after, likewise the copyright. Thus making the TOC the fourth sheet of paper.

Have you printed the document and have you checked the section break type?

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[Peter Grainge]

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[Fat_Max]

Aha!  I checked out the print preview and there are indeed breaks, which puts the first page of the TOC on page "v."

So, if I understand correctly, the TOC is not entirely treated as a unique section of the printed documentation as is the content.  Although it receives unique roman numbering, whatever pages precede it are counted toward the page tally.

I assume there isn't a way to alter the numbering in the footer so that the TOC begins with page "i?"

Thanks very much, Peter.  I appreciate the help!

[Peter Grainge]

Sorry, I missed coming back to you on this. You can edit the number in Word and set it to start at any number you like.

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[Fat_Max]

Thanks Peter, I didn't even think of that.  Now I don't have to resign in disgrace.  For others with this problem, simply double click on the first roman numeral and select the following: