Why pagination matters
Reviewers cite “page 12,” portals expect numbered packets, and legal workflows rely on stable references. Numbers make long PDFs usable.
Add Page Numbers
Professional pagination.
Add clear page numbers to every page for contracts, submissions, and review packs. Number after you reorder or merge so pagination matches the final document.
Order of operations
Reorder → merge → page numbers → compress/protect is a common Filemynt path for client-ready packs.
Drafts vs. finals
For drafts, consider watermarking “DRAFT” as well so numbered pages are not mistaken for a final version.
Common questions
- Where do numbers appear?
- Filemynt places numbers in a consistent footer-style position designed to stay readable across common page sizes.
- Can I start at a number other than 1?
- Starting offset options are available where the tool exposes them — useful when front matter should not count as page 1.
- Should I number before merging?
- Usually merge and reorder first, then number once so the sequence matches the final packet.
- Do you keep documents you add numbers to?
- No. The PDF you number is uploaded over HTTPS, processed, and deleted within one hour. Nothing is stored for reuse, training, or resale.
Related tools
Stay in the same workflow — consecutive actions, no re-upload in Studio.
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