How to make two different page number systems in one doc?

[JustSomeGuy]

In just one section of a large multi-section doc I need an auto-incrementing
sectional 'page' number in the header, ie,

Section D
Page 2 of 24

....but in the footer of that section I need an auto-incrementing page number
that continues to reflect the cumulative total number of pages in the entire
doc.

I.e., Page 16 of 162

If I format both as page numbers, they both adopt the same numbering scheme
because Word only knows how to run one page numbering system per doc.

What's a good workaround for this?

 

[Daiya Mitchell]

Turn on field codes (opt-F9) so that you can see what you are doing.

In just one section of a large multi-section doc I need an auto-incrementing
sectional 'page' number in the header, ie,

Section D

You can use a {Section} field to get the D, possibly. Depending on whether
you are using section breaks for anything else. Though not necessarily worth
the trouble.

Page 2 of 24

[Something tricky, see below] of {SectionPages}

...but in the footer of that section I need an auto-incrementing page number

that continues to reflect the cumulative total number of pages in the entire
doc.

I.e., Page 16 of 162

{Page} of {NumPages}

For the trick to get the correct page number of the section, see here:

<http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.word.docmanagement/bro
wse_frm/thread/1a756772df950e17/850297dfcfea6a50>

Where a WinWord MVP who knows a lot about field math explains. For
control-F9, read command-F9. If Exposé uses your F9 key, see here:
http://word.mvps.org/MacWordNew/fieldsinmacword.htm
(hit refresh a few times in Safari, or use a different browser)

 

[JustSomeGuy]

You are a genius - thanks!

Turn on field codes (opt-F9) so that you can see what you are doing.

In just one section of a large multi-section doc I need an auto-incrementing
sectional 'page' number in the header, ie,

Section D

You can use a {Section} field to get the D, possibly. Depending on whether
you are using section breaks for anything else. Though not necessarily worth
the trouble.

Page 2 of 24

[Something tricky, see below] of {SectionPages}

...but in the footer of that section I need an auto-incrementing page number

that continues to reflect the cumulative total number of pages in the entire
doc.

I.e., Page 16 of 162

{Page} of {NumPages}

For the trick to get the correct page number of the section, see here:

<http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.word.docmanagement/bro
wse_frm/thread/1a756772df950e17/850297dfcfea6a50>

Where a WinWord MVP who knows a lot about field math explains. For
control-F9, read command-F9. If Exposé uses your F9 key, see here:
http://word.mvps.org/MacWordNew/fieldsinmacword.htm
(hit refresh a few times in Safari, or use a different browser)