Add Page Numbers Starting From Page 2
Keep your cover page clean — start numbering on the second page.
Add Page Numbers
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How to Add Page Numbers Starting From Page 2
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Add your document
Load the PDF with a cover or title page you want unnumbered.
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Set start page to 2
Configure numbering to begin on page 2. Choose whether page 2 shows as '1' or '2'.
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Apply numbering
The title page stays clean. All subsequent pages receive numbers.
Title Pages and Numbering Conventions
Almost every formal document has a title page that shouldn't show a page number. Theses, annual reports, proposals, and books all follow this convention. The title page exists, but numbering begins on the page after it.
There's actually a choice to make: should the second physical page be labeled '1' or '2'? Academic convention usually counts the title page but doesn't display the number, so page 2 shows '2'. Business reports often start fresh, labeling the second page as '1'. Both options are available.
Some documents skip numbering on multiple front-matter pages — title page, copyright page, table of contents. You can set the start page to 4 or 5 to skip all of those. Just enter the page number where visible numbering should begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the second page display '1' or '2'?
Depends on your style guide. APA and most academic formats count the title page (so page 2 displays '2'). Many business documents restart numbering (page 2 displays '1'). The tool supports both.
Can I skip more than just the first page?
Yes. Set the start page to any number. Start on page 4 to skip title, copyright, and table of contents pages.
I need Roman numerals for front matter and Arabic for the body. Can I do that?
Not in a single pass. You'd need to split the document, number each section separately with different formats, then merge them back together.