Where do you prefer the page numbers to be written - top or bottom of page?
By rajeshfgh
@rajeshfgh (1629)
India
September 24, 2008 2:35pm CST
I was just completing a project and I had to number the pages. That's when the idea for this discussion came. I was literally putting page number at left, center and right of page both at top and bottom and seeing which is the best. I finally finalised on the top right corner. What is your preference and is there any specific reason for it?
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4 responses
@rosedust82 (2066)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
Whenever I make projects, I would put the page number on the lower right side of the paper. So it's easier for people to see. 
@rajeshfgh (1629)
• India
25 Sep 08
Yeah, bottom left is also a good choice as it is commonly the place where P.T.O. is written and it is the last place where the reader sees when scanning through a page.
@padmameera (952)
• India
24 Sep 08
Hi
I would prefer to put the page number in the centre or right hand side on the bottom of the page. There is no specific reason for this. But I feel this is more convenient for me to search pages.
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@rajeshfgh (1629)
• India
25 Sep 08
Yeah, bottom centre is the most preferred and common place for page numbers. Actually is the commonly followed in many of the printed books or magazines.
@padmameera (952)
• India
29 Jan 09
Hi
I like to see the page numbers on the bottom of page either at the centre or the right corner.
@rajeshfgh (1629)
• India
25 Sep 08
Yeah, as far as reading is concerned it is the best place, but I think top-left wouldn't be recommended as the pages are usually stapled at that end, which would block the page nos. from view. Top Middle is a fair enough choice.
