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I am trying to figure out how to have different page number formats depending on whether or not the page is on the right side or left side of a spread. I created a master page spread so that the left page has an automatic page number character and then the name of the book, while the right side as the name of the chapter and then the automatic page number. I also created single master pages based on this master spread for the different page layouts needed for the book. But when I look at the document itself, all the pages show the page numbering format as if they are all left hand pages. What am I doing wrong? Please help. Thanks in advance! Joy
Hi Joy, thanks for the question.
I'm not exactly sure why you're having this problem. When you set up your master page for facing pages, you should have a spread showing as a master set. And when doing this, whatever you place on your verso (left) and recto (right) should appear on their respective inside pages.
Your problems might be when you use your single master based-on page instead of using an additional master spread.
If I'm missing something, let me know and I will try to give a more clear answer. Good luck!
Scott
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| Comment | Thanks for getting back to me on this, Scott! Based on your feedback, I made the single-page masters (which were based on the master spread with the page numbers) into facing pages with identical layout on both pages. That did the trick! Thanks so much for figuring that out for me! | ||
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