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Page numbering isn't working
Hi - hope this pings back. I have no sections added, I have continue from previous section (even though there are no sections), and I am using this numpages field code from insert field:
{ NUMPAGES \* MERGEFORMAT }
It **WORKS** in the footer just fine. When I put it in the document it still says the real number (11), and then when I update fields, it changes to 2. No matter how many pages. It is driving me crazy. Any thoughts here?
Please help. I am losing my MIND.
Thanks!
Natasha
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Footer says:
Page 11 of 11
Text says this on "paste":
This Will consists of 11 pages, including this page.
Then says this on update:
This Will consists of 2 pages, including this page.
You may well have multiple sections even though you have not intentionally added any. You can tell if you look at the header or footer on your last page.
That said, the number of sections and restarting numbering should not change the NUMPAGES field result. I can't think of anything that could alter it that dramatically. (A Cover Page may not be counted in NUMPAGES, but that is only one page.)
This is really a different problem from the original question which involved the PAGE field. It should be a separate question for clarity and to get the best answers. If you do, please attach a sample document with the question. If you continue here, please attach such a sample.
P.S. The MergeFormat switch is surplus in the field. See The Difference between MergeFormat and CharFormat switches.