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I have separate files for each book chapter, so page number formatting should not change within a file. Using facing pages, I format (in Master Pages) the page numbers of the front matter files as lower-case roman numerals. My verso (left-side) pages display in lower case (correctly) but my recto (right-side) pages display in uppercase (incorrectly!) roman numerals.
Additional information: I define the verso page numbers in an 'A' Master spread and then format the recto page numbering in a 'B' Master spread, which inherits the 'A' Master spread verso number formatting. In my Paragrapgh Style Options -> Basic Character Formats, Case: is set to 'Normal'. What am I missing / doing wrong?
I'd suspect you've somehow formatted your right-side folio.
Don't panic. Try this:
If one is lower-case roman, make it easy on yourself an
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I'd suspect you've somehow formatted your right-side folio.
Don't panic. Try this:
If one is lower-case roman, make it easy on yourself and go back to the master page, delete the upper-case set and format the lower-case version to match your layout. If they both show up upper-case on page 1, now it's time to panic!
Well, not really. Let us know and we'll try to come up with a better solution for you.
Hope this helps,
Randy
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Randy, I tried your test, and it worked! So of course I deleted my page formatting and kept the pasted version from the verso folio. I still do not know what was wrong or why mine did not work, but I'm happy because my problem is solved. Thank you so much!!!
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My response below went to the wrong spot. Glad it worked out well for you.
I used to race stock cars. It stands me well for doing computer graphics work. I got two big lessons from the first which have served me well in my career with the second:
Glad all is good for you now,
Randy
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Did you check to see if a Character style or manual format for All Caps was applied to the recto page numbers/
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Yes, I did check these, and I deleted the page number definition, to no avail. I also changed the formatting on an individual page (not the Master) to "a, b, c, ..." and it displayed as "A, B, C, ..." that is, the same 'mistake.'
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Have you tried copying over the left page number to the right and seeing if it works?
Sometimes the best way to fix a problematic element is to delete it and replace it with one you know works the way you want it.
Jus' sayin' ...
Randy