Why courts require page numbers
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Federal and state e-filing portals expect continuous page numbers on briefs, appendices, and exhibit binders. Missing numbers delay acceptance and force a re-upload on deadline day.
Set start page and prefix
Exhibit packets often start at page 500 or use a prefix like A-1. Set the start number to match your table of contents so citations line up with the stamped footer.
Bottom center for most courts
Bottom-center numbering matches common court rules. Preview the first and last pages before download — check that numbers do not overlap footnotes or signature blocks.
Combine with merge and flatten
Merge cover sheet + brief + exhibits with Merge PDF, add numbers, then flatten if you signed certificates. Guide: how to add page numbers to PDF.