Convert Contract Template to PDF with Numbered Pages
Contract templates with page numbers in the header or footer export to PDF with those numbers preserved. Page numbering is essential for multi-page contracts because it allows parties to reference specific clauses by page number during negotiation and review.
Setting up page numbers in Google Docs
Contract templates with page numbers use the Insert > Headers and footers > Page number feature in Google Docs. This embeds a dynamic page number that updates automatically as the document grows. When exported to PDF, the numbers render correctly on every page.
Page numbers in the PDF
Contract templates exported with page numbers in the footer show the correct page number on each page of the PDF. The first page can be excluded from numbering if you have a cover page by using the 'Different first page' setting in Google Docs.
Total page count
If your contract template includes a 'Page X of Y' format, this also exports correctly. The total page count is accurate in the PDF output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are page numbers missing from my contract PDF?
Page numbers must be inserted using Insert > Headers and footers > Page number in Google Docs. Manually typed numbers will not update and may be incorrect in the PDF.
Can I have different headers on different pages of the contract?
Yes. Google Docs supports a different first page header and alternating odd/even page headers. Both settings export correctly to PDF.
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