Guide

How to add Bates numbers to a PDF.

Number every page of a production with a prefix and a running number. Choose the format, the corner and the pages.

Steps

Four steps.

1
Open the document
Redact first if the set needs it, so the final numbers land on the finished pages.
2
Open Bates numbering
Choose Bates numbering / page stamp. Pick a preset or type your own text, such as ABC-{n}.
3
Set the numbers
Choose the start number, how many digits, the corner and the size. The preview shows the first number.
4
Choose the pages and stamp
Stamp every page, the current page or a range such as 2-3, 5. The numbers run in order and stay searchable text.

Redact, then number

Number the pages after redaction so each redacted page still shows its number.

Page stamps too

Use the Page x of y preset, or a protective-order legend with the number on each page.

Rotated pages

The stamp sits at the corner of the page as it is displayed, even on rotated pages.

Questions

How do I add Bates numbers to a PDF?

Open the file, choose Bates numbering / page stamp, set the prefix, start number and corner, then stamp the pages.

Can I start at a number other than 1?

Yes. Set the start number and the digit count, for example 1000 with six digits.

Are the numbers searchable?

Yes. The stamp is real text, so you can search for a Bates number after you save.

Can I number only some pages?

Yes. Choose the current page or a range such as 2-3, 5.

Screenshots use a fictional document.

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