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How to insert automatic, serial numbering in Illustrator CS, v. 11

(Dana_Miller) Jan 31, 2009 3:49 PM

I am trying to create a series of raffle tickets and would like to have each ticket identified with a unique number, generated in order--so that the first ticket reads "number 1", the second ticket reads "number 2", etc. I know how to do this sort of thing in word-processing programs, but I can't find instructions on how to do this in Illustrator. I am working on Windows XP and am using Illustrator CS, version 11. I would be grateful for some guidance. Thanks.

1. Re: How to insert automatic, serial numbering in Illustrator CS, v. 11

JETalmage Feb 1, 2009 8:45 AM (in response to (Dana_Miller))

There is no such feature in Illustrator.

However, this page describes an AI Javascript I hacked out for a similar purpose. Take a look at the scripts named JET_SerialNumbers.jsx and JET_NumberedCallouts.jsx.

Alternatively, since you know how to do it a word processor, etc., you can also do it using FillDown in Excel, copy and paste into Illustrator:

1. Open a new Excel file.

2. In the first cell, type "Number 1".

3. In the next cell below, type "Number 2".

4. Select both cells. Drag the Fill Down handle downward as many rows as you want.

5. Select the column. Copy.

6. Switch to Illustrator. Paste. Ungroup.

JET
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2. Re: How to insert automatic, serial numbering in Illustrator CS, v. 11

(DORA_AGIOTI) Feb 5, 2009 10:19 AM (in response to (Dana_Miller))

I' interesting for the same topic "How to insert automatic, serial numbering in Illustrator CS?"
I read about Excel and Illustrator but What do you do next?
How does it print?
Can you help me?

agiotid@otenet.gr
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