Cigati PDF Bates Numbering Tool

Step-1

Install and run the Cigati PDF Bates Numbering Tool as an Administrator on your PC.

Step-2

Click on the Add File button to add a single PDF file, or click Add Folder to add a folder containing multiple PDF files to the software wizard.

Step-3

Browse and select the PDF files from your system, then click on the Open button to upload them into the software.

Step-4

Preview the added files using the advanced preview panel. Then, click on the Destination button to define the saving location for the processed PDF files. Click Next to proceed.

Step-5

Configure the Bates Settings as per your requirements:

• Number of Digits: Specify the total number of digits for page numbering.
• Start Number: Set the starting number for Bates numbering.
• Starting Page: Define the page from which numbering should begin.
• Increment Factor: Set how the page numbers will increment.
• Prefix: Add a prefix before the page numbers (e.g., A-1, A-2, A-3).
• Suffix: Add a suffix after the page numbers (e.g., 1-Z, 2-Z, 3-Z).
• Separator: Choose a custom separator between prefix, number, and suffix.
• Position: Select the position where the Bates number will appear on the page.

Step-6

Choose the Advanced Bates Settings:

• Confidential Text: Add confidential text to the PDF and set its position.
• Current Time Stamp: Insert a timestamp into the PDF files.
• Font Settings: Customize font size, color, and style of the Bates numbers.

Step-7

Click on the Next button to continue.

Step-8

Use the Advanced Page and Content Settings to modify the PDF layout:

• Margins: Set custom margins for the PDF pages.
• Automatic Margins: Apply automatic margin settings.
• Page Size & Orientation: Change page orientation and define a custom page size.

Step-9

Utilize additional features provided by the software:

• Background Text: Add background text to the PDF files.
• Encryption: Remove, maintain, or apply password protection to the PDF files.

Step-10

Apply the Attachments Filter options:

• Save Attachments Separately: Save all attachments in a separate folder.
• Save Attachments Separately with Numbering: Save attachments with numbering applied.
• Attachment Numbering: Apply numbering to attachments for better organization.

Step-11

Preview the output PDF files using the Preview button to verify all settings.

Step-12

Finally, click on the Convert button to apply Bates numbering and save the processed PDF files to the selected destination.