Alternating Page Merge with Unequal Page Counts
Alternating page merging works cleanly when both documents have the same number of pages. When they have different counts, a few strategies keep the result clean and correct.
How the extension handles unequal pages
When the shorter document runs out of pages, the remaining pages from the longer document are appended at the end. For a questions-answers document where the questions section is longer, the extra question pages appear at the end without matching answer pages.
Padding the shorter document
If you need perfect alternating throughout, add blank pages to the shorter document to make both documents the same length. Create blank pages in the source Doc and add them at the end. The merged PDF will have blank pages in those positions, which is better than an unexpected structural break.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a blank page to a Google Doc?
Insert a page break at the end of the last content page. Add a space on the new blank page. This creates an additional page in the Doc that exports as a blank page in the PDF.
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