Bates Numbering

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Bates Numbering applies sequential identifiers to every page of a document set, the standard practice in legal discovery, litigation support and records management. Each page receives a unique number, usually with a case prefix and zero padding, so any page in a production can be cited unambiguously. You control the prefix, suffix, starting number, digit count and placement, and numbering can run continuously across multiple files so a whole production shares one sequence. Processing is local to your browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bates numbering?

A sequential page-identification scheme used in legal and archival work, where every page in a production gets a unique reference such as ABC-000123 so it can be cited precisely.

Can numbering continue across several files?

Yes. Add the documents together and the sequence runs on from one file to the next rather than restarting.

Can I set a prefix and zero padding?

Yes. Prefix, suffix, starting value and the number of digits are all configurable, which is how you match an existing production format.

Where are the numbers placed?

Anywhere on the page, though the bottom-right corner is the convention in most legal productions.

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