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Deleuze79 · 11-24-2019, 07:27 AM

I've tried searching to find an answer to this (and I'm sure there must be one out there) but been unable to find the information I need.

I use a kindle and most of the ebooks I export onto it using calibre don't have page numbers. From what I can gather, it is possible to add a form of page numbers to ebooks using calibre but I can't find a clear straightforward guide on how to do this.

I know there are issues with adding page numbers in the sense that how big the font is can affect this. Essentially, what I'm looking for is formatting the files so they have a set page number (eg based on the average number of words on a page) that stays the same irrespective of how big/small the font is (even though this means the page number might not change when you flip the page on Kindle.

If anyone can point me to where I can find the info on how to do this, I'd be really grateful.

11-24-2019, 07:27 AM	#1
Deleuze79 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2019 Device: Kindle	Add page numbers? I've tried searching to find an answer to this (and I'm sure there must be one out there) but been unable to find the information I need. I use a kindle and most of the ebooks I export onto it using calibre don't have page numbers. From what I can gather, it is possible to add a form of page numbers to ebooks using calibre but I can't find a clear straightforward guide on how to do this. I know there are issues with adding page numbers in the sense that how big the font is can affect this. Essentially, what I'm looking for is formatting the files so they have a set page number (eg based on the average number of words on a page) that stays the same irrespective of how big/small the font is (even though this means the page number might not change when you flip the page on Kindle. If anyone can point me to where I can find the info on how to do this, I'd be really grateful.