Adjusting page numbering in the Table of Contents
I have a question regarding adjusting page numbering in the table of contents. I have manually adjusted my page numbering to start at page 3, which is now called page 1. But my table of contents still show this page as page 3, while I want it to be shown as page 1.
How do I do this?
I tried to find an answer somewhere on this forum, but I couldn't find one. Neither could I find a solution in the help file.
I hope you understand my question. I also included the document, which might be of help. Thank you!
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silvertje] at [2007-11-25 23:08:38]
# 1
Hello there,I am checking the problem for you now, hope it won't be long to get it touch with you again.Regards,
# 2
This answer assumes that your document uses the Default page style for physical pages 1-3. You are going to need two different page styles to accomplish what you want. (I'm guessing you have used a page number offset of -2 to get your physical page 3 numbered as 1 and this simply will not work in the TOC.)
Put your cursor in the Title page (physical page 1) and open the Stylist (F11). Click the Page icon (4th from left) then click the New Style From Selection icon (2nd from right). Give it a name like 'Body'. Before you close the Stylist double click on Default just to make sure you did not change the style of the 1st page.
While you are still on the 1st page click into the footer and remove the page number field assuming you do not want it.
Put you cursor in the FIRST (1st) paragraph of the 3rd page and do **Format > Paragraph > Text Flow tab. In the Breaks section, check the Enable box, if not already checked, then check the With Page Style box, select the Body style from the drop down menu and set the page number to 1.
If the page number field is still in the footer on this page then delete it and insert it again. It should now show 1.
Click into the TOC, right click and select Update Index/Table.
Just in case you have trouble translating this to your version of SO I have fixed your document and have attached it.
* *To change to a new page style while writing your document do Insert > Manual Break > Page Break and select the new style. If you want a new page number you can check that box and set the new number.
JohnV at 2007-7-5 17:59:25 >
# 3
Hello there,
To begin the page numbering with the number 1 on the second page, follow these steps:
1. Create two pages styles in the Stylist (as described in the StarOffice Help - e.g. "First Page" and "Next Page"). Assign the "First Page" page style to the first page of your document.
2. Place the cursor in the last paragraph of the first page (not in the header or footer).
3. Go to the "Insert - Manual Break" menu command.
4. Select in the "Insert Break" dialog the "Page break" option.
5. Select in the Style category box the page style and activate the "Change page number" check box. Select the desired page number below. Confirm changes by clicking the OK button.
A page break will now appear, and the second page of the document will start with the number "1" (when the "page number" is inserted).
Regards,
