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Jan Hurst-Nicholson:
I'm about to do a print version of my public speaking book. Haven't done a print of anything since Create Space days  :icon_rolleyes:.
I've divided it into four parts with sections and sub-sections and bullet points etc.
Need advice and bewares on putting page numbers in the TOC
I have checked the similar non-fiction books in my library and will follow a similar layout.

Part 1: Preparing and Writing The Speech
1.   Where are my notes? ……………………………………………………………………………. 6
        Using cards, scripts or an electronic device?
2.   What should I talk about? ………………………………………………………………………12
        Choosing a subject.
3.   Who’s going to be there? …………………………………………………………………… 20
        Writing for your audience
4.   Does this make sense? …………………………………………………………………………25
        Constructing a logical beginning, middle and ending
5.   What should I call my speech? …………………………………………………………….28
        Choosing a title
6.   Do you understand what I mean? ……………………………………………………….31
         Using a suitable vocabulary

I haven't numbered the pages yet. Thought it was best to get the layout done first.

Has anyone had experience doing this and can give me some tips?

Thanks in advance.

Post-Crisis D:
If it's a print book, including page numbers is reasonably safe.

You're not doing them manually though, are you?

I've used Pages (Mac) and InDesign.  Both have features that allow you to semi-automatically build your Table of Contents.  They can automatically number the pages and, if anything in the book changes, you can have the Table of Contents updated and it will automatically update any changed page numbers.

I imagine Word has a similar feature.

Makes things a lot easier.

Jan Hurst-Nicholson:

--- Quote from: Post-Crisis D on March 22, 2024, 04:22:42 AM ---If it's a print book, including page numbers is reasonably safe.

You're not doing them manually though, are you?

I've used Pages (Mac) and InDesign.  Both have features that allow you to semi-automatically build your Table of Contents.  They can automatically number the pages and, if anything in the book changes, you can have the Table of Contents updated and it will automatically update any changed page numbers.

I imagine Word has a similar feature.

Makes things a lot easier.

--- End quote ---

Thanks.

I'm using the TOC from the ebook (minus links) and intended to add the page numbers manually. I'm not good at learning new programmes etc and prefer to do it manually rather than struggle with something new (unless it has plain vanilla instructions and is free  :icon_rolleyes:) I will give it a try, though.

Vijaya:
Jan, the page numbers will depend on the trim size. You don't want to use the e-book for page numbers. Word can generate the TOC if you use styles. It's been a while since I've done this (2020) and I'll need to learn it in Libre Office Writer. But if I can do it (tech-challenged) you can do it.

Jan Hurst-Nicholson:

--- Quote from: Vijaya on March 22, 2024, 05:37:25 AM ---Jan, the page numbers will depend on the trim size. You don't want to use the e-book for page numbers. Word can generate the TOC if you use styles. It's been a while since I've done this (2020) and I'll need to learn it in Libre Office Writer. But if I can do it (tech-challenged) you can do it.

--- End quote ---

Thanks.
I've never used styles  :icon_rolleyes: Was going to try it but decided it was easier to go with what I've done. I've got the book mostly sorted for print but just wary of adding the page numbers to the TOC. I guess I'll have to give it a go and see what problems crop up.
After reading other formatting problems it looks like I might have to upload in PDF rather than Word. 

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