# PDF Page Numbering Styles

Convert HTML to PDF with Roman, Arabic, or chapter-prefixed page numbers

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-page-numbering-styles

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** pdf, html, page numbers, roman, arabic, chapter, pagination

## Overview

Generate a PDF from HTML and stamp page numbers in the style you choose.

**Numbering styles:**
- Arabic or Roman numerals
- Chapter prefix with template support (use `{chapter}`)
- Optional total pages and custom prefix/suffix

**Placement:**
- Header or footer positions
- Custom edge offset and font size

## Inputs

- **HTML Content** (textarea): # Chapter One Write your HTML here...
- **Custom CSS** (textarea): /* Optional custom styles */
- **Page Size** (select)
- **Landscape** (checkbox)
- **Print Background** (checkbox)
- **Margin Top (mm)** (number)
- **Margin Bottom (mm)** (number)
- **Margin Left (mm)** (number)
- **Margin Right (mm)** (number)
- **Numbering Style** (select)
- **Start Page Number** (number)
- **Include Total Pages** (checkbox)
- **Chapter Prefix Template** (text): Chapter {chapter} -
- **Chapter Number** (number)
- **Label Prefix** (text): Page
- **Label Suffix** (text)
- **Number Position** (select)
- **Edge Offset (mm)** (number)
- **Number Font Size (pt)** (number)
- **Number Color** (color)
- **Wait Until** (select)
- **Extra Wait Time (ms)** (number)

## When to use

- When you need to generate professional reports or documentation from HTML templates.
- When you require specific pagination styles like Roman numerals for front matter or chapter-based numbering for technical manuals.
- When you need to add consistent headers or footers with page counts to your generated PDF documents.

## How it works

- Paste your HTML content and optional CSS into the editor to define your document structure and styling.
- Select your preferred numbering style, such as Arabic, Roman, or a custom chapter-prefixed template.
- Configure the placement, font size, and edge offsets for your page numbers in the header or footer.
- Click generate to render your HTML into a formatted PDF file with your chosen pagination settings.

## Use cases

- Generating academic papers or thesis documents with Roman numeral pagination for preliminary pages.
- Creating multi-chapter technical manuals where each page includes the chapter number for easier navigation.
- Producing professional business reports with branded headers and consistent footer page numbering.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I use Roman numerals for page numbering?

Yes, you can select either uppercase or lowercase Roman numerals from the numbering style options.

### How do I include the total page count?

Simply enable the 'Include Total Pages' checkbox to display the current page number alongside the total count.

### Can I add a chapter prefix to my page numbers?

Yes, select the 'Chapter Prefix' style and use the template field to define your custom format, such as 'Chapter {chapter} - '.

### Where can I place the page numbers?

You can position page numbers in the header or footer, with alignment options for left, center, or right.

### Is it possible to start numbering from a page other than one?

Yes, you can set the 'Start Page Number' field to any integer to begin your pagination sequence from a specific value.

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