I use roman numerals for the introductory section. Then when I create the PDF, I also convert the introductory section to roman numerals there as well (the method for this varies depending on which version of Acrobat you have). If I remember correctly, that allows the user to use the same page numbers in the print dialog box as they see on the pages.
Best regards, Mike -- Mike Starr WriteStarr Information Services Technical Writer - Online Help Developer - Website developer Graphic Designer - Desktop Publisher - MS Office Expert Phone: (262) 694-1028 - Tollfree: (877) 892-1028 - Fax:(262) 697-6334 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Web: http://www.writestarr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martinek, Carla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "TCP List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 7:26 AM Subject: [TCP] Survey: Document Numbering > This applies PDFs produced for online/CD distribution, not for printed > documents. I'm curious as to what others are doing in their docs, or > what your opinion is if you're currently not doing PDFs. > > > 1. Do you use roman numerals for the front matter/introductory sections? > > 2. Do you count the cover in your numbering sequence? (The cover would > be page 1 or i.) > > > My preference is to NOT use roman numbering for the introductory > materials, and to number the document from 1-n, starting with the cover. > This allows document page numbers to line up with the page numbers of > the PDF, and if the users want to jump to page 53, the scroll bar or the > GoTo box on the bottom would take them to the correct page. Also, if > they want to print a particular section they can use the Page Range box > of the Print dialog without having to confirm that the page numbers in > the file are in sync with the PDF page numbers. > > What's your opinion or setup? > > -Carla > > - CONFIDENTIAL- > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may > also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you > may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this > email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and > then delete this email. > ______________________________________________ > > Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. > New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help > technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. > > > DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE > > April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour > 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com > _______________________________________________ > > Technical Communication Professionals > > Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: > http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com > Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
