Bates Numbering PDF
Stamp every page with a sequential Bates ID. Pick a prefix, starting number, zero-padding width, and a corner — the preview updates live.
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Bates Numbering — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates numbering?
Bates numbering assigns a unique sequential ID to every page of a legal document, typically used in discovery so attorneys can unambiguously reference any page across exhibits.
Can I control the format?
Yes — prefix, start number, zero-padding width, and suffix are all configurable. Common format: 'ABC-000001' with prefix 'ABC-', pad width 6, start 1.
Does it handle multi-exhibit sets?
Not directly — this tool numbers a single PDF. For multi-exhibit continuity, bump the start number across runs and keep prefix consistent.
Are Bates numbers searchable in the output PDF?
Yes. They're rendered as real text (not images), so standard PDF search and copy-paste work.
What is Bates numbering?
Bates numbering assigns a unique sequential ID to every page of a legal document, typically used in discovery so attorneys can unambiguously reference any page across exhibits.
Can I control the format?
Yes — prefix, start number, zero-padding width, and suffix are all configurable. Common format: 'ABC-000001' with prefix 'ABC-', pad width 6, start 1.
Does it handle multi-exhibit sets?
Not directly — this tool numbers a single PDF. For multi-exhibit continuity, bump the start number across runs and keep prefix consistent.
Are Bates numbers searchable in the output PDF?
Yes. They're rendered as real text (not images), so standard PDF search and copy-paste work.