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Title Numbering and Auto-Labels in PDF

Some elements, such as tables and examples, can have titles. By default, these titles consist of an auto-generated label, a number, and a number delimiter, for example, "Table 1. Specifications". Depending on your requirements, you can set Paligo to include or exclude the title numbers and labels.

To turn the numbering and auto-labels for PDF outputs on or off:

  1. Select Layout in the top menu.

    Paligo editor. The Layout option in the header menu is highlighted.

    Paligo displays a list of Layouts. The list is empty if there are no custom Layouts in your Paligo instance.

  2. Select the Layout you want to update or Create a Layout.

    Tip

    You can copy the URL of the Layout Editor and paste it into a new tab in your browser. This can be useful if you frequently switch between your Paligo content and the Layout settings.

  3. Select Formal Elements > General in the sidebar.

  4. Set Use auto-label for formal elements to:

    • Enabled to include the title numbering and auto-labels for tables, examples, and other elements with titles.

    • Disabled to exclude the title numbering and auto-labels for titles.,

    PDF layout settings. The Use auto-label text for formal element titles setting is shown. It is set to Enable.

  5. Select Save.

When you publish with this PDF layout, the title elements will include or exclude the auto-label and numbering, depending on your selection in the layout.