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How to insert SEQ Field inside header

Anonymous
2023-11-29T09:42:57+00:00

Hi,

I want few pages of my document to get a specific numbering. It works perfectly with SEQ fields, however if i try to insert the field inside a header it no longer works it returns the error "Main Document Only". The SEQ function only works in main text. Is there a way to add an autonumbering inside a header ?

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Suzanne S Barnhill 277.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2023-11-30T13:08:01+00:00

A section break will have no effect on any header unless you have enabled "Restart numbering" in the previous section. To have different page numbers on specific pages, you may be able to use a calculated page number: { = { PAGE } + x } or { = { PAGE } - x }.

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  1. Charles Kenyon 167.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-11-30T15:38:02+00:00

    See also Page Numbering by Greg Maxey which provides for two page numbering schemes.

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  2. Stefan Blom 341.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2023-11-30T10:51:53+00:00

    In a header or footer, you can only use SEQ fields with the \c switch to repeat the current sequence number. See the example below.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-29T10:10:42+00:00

    Going to have to disagree with that. At least as you have currently explained.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-11-29T09:50:36+00:00

    To insert an SEQ field inside a header in Word:

    • Open the header.
    • Insert a bookmark where you want the numbering.
    • Use Ctrl + F9 to insert { SEQ Book mark Name } inside curly braces.
    • Update the field by right-clicking and selecting "Update Field."
    • Close the header.

    This workaround allows auto numbering within the header.

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