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Stamp clean page numbers onto legal briefs, books, reports, and academic submissions with custom placement.
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Stamp custom page numbers, Roman numerals or Page X of Y with exact placement
Automated Multi-Page Numbering Stamping
Stamp clean "Page X of Y" or standard numerals across multi-page legal documents and briefs.
Custom Position & Margin Controls
Place page numbers in bottom-center, bottom-right, top-right, or custom margin coordinates.
Typography & Font Size Customization
Choose matching fonts, font sizes, and opacity to seamlessly complement original document styling.
Confidential Local Document Stamping
Stamping executes entirely inside your browser RAM without uploading files to remote servers.
Pagination Positions & Numbering Format Standards
| Numbering Style | Positioning | Recommended Context | Compliance Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Number (1, 2, 3...) | Bottom Right / Center | Academic dissertations, reports, legal filings | Standard ISO 32000 publication format |
| Page X of Y (e.g. Page 3 of 12) | Bottom Center (Footer) | Corporate contracts, official tenders, audit reports | Prevents page tampering or missing sheet disputes |
| Roman Numerals (i, ii, iii...) | Bottom Center | Document preface, executive summary, index pages | Traditional university thesis structure |
| Custom Margin Offset | 15mm from page edge | Binding margin clearance | Prevents numbers from being clipped during spiral binding |
| Font & Color Calibration | Helvetica / Times (9pt - 11pt) | Dark Slate / Classic Black | High contrast readability across digital and print |
Professional Pagination Standards & Margin Offsets
1. Spiral & Hardcover Binding Clearance: When documents are bound, stapled, or hole-punched, text close to the inner or bottom margin risks being covered. Set your page number margin offset to at least 15mm from the bottom edge for safe clearance.
2. Two-Sided (Booklet) Numbering: For books and formal publications, odd pages place numbers on the bottom right, and even pages place numbers on the bottom left. Our engine supports alternating margin pagination for professional printing.
3. Front Matter Roman Numerals: For academic theses, roman numerals (i, ii, iii) are customarily used for the table of contents and preface, followed by arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) starting on chapter one. Our starting page offset feature allows easy multi-section numbering.
Step-by-Step Operating Guide
- Step 1: Upload Multi-Page PDF Document — Select your PDF document. Our system counts and previews the pages in browser memory.
- Step 2: Choose Placement & Position — Select from 6 standard positions: Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Center, or Bottom Right.
- Step 3: Configure Format & Start Number — Choose between "Page X" or "Page X of Y". Set a custom starting page number if your document has a cover page.
- Step 4: Download Numbered PDF — Click Apply Pagination to stamp crisp vector numbers directly into your document and download instantly.
Pro Tips & Compliance Best Practices
- For official court filings and legal submissions, choose "Page X of Y" at Bottom Center to certify document completeness.
- Allow at least 15mm bottom margin if the printed document will be bound, stapled, or hole-punched.
- Check preview zoom to make sure footer stamps do not overlap with existing footnote annotations.