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# Annotation Numbering

Automatically number annotations in WebViewer for easier tracking. Enable annotation numbering to assign a unique number to each annotation, simplifying organization and management. Learn how to utili

WebViewer has an option to automatically number annotations as you create them. When enabled, whenever you create an annotation or import one, it will receive the next available number, starting at 1. This associated number will be displayed for each annotation in the notes panel, allowing for easier tracking when working with a large amount of them.

![](https://3532544125-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FX9YnTSKIHvV7m0A36LbO%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-09df4067449f2aac665c3ea73e704498687b7a95%2F9f9c06a65fb66cdd4db800bcafe6e3c877364f29-1180x793.png?alt=media)

You can enable this functionality by setting the webviewer option [enableAnnotationNumbering](https://sdk.apryse.com/api/web/global.html#WebViewer__anchor)

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="JavaScript" %}
{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```js
WebViewer({
    path: 'lib',
    initialDoc: 'https://pdftron.s3.amazonaws.com/downloads/pl/demo-annotated.pdf',
    enableAnnotationNumbering: true,
}, viewerElement).then((instance) => {
    // call apis here
})
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## Relevant APIs

WebViewer provides some APIs for customizing the default behaviors.

### enableAnnotationNumbering

The annotation numbering functionality can be enabled, after intilization, by using [enableAnnotationNumbering](https://sdk.apryse.com/api/web/Core.AnnotationManager.html#enableAnnotationNumbering__anchor).

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="JavaScript" %}
{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```js
WebViewer(...)
  .then(function(instance) {
    instance.Core.annotationManager.enableAnnotationNumbering();
  });
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### disableAnnotationNumbering

The annotation numbering functionality can be disabled by using [disableAnnotationNumbering](https://sdk.apryse.com/api/web/Core.AnnotationManager.html#disableAnnotationNumbering__anchor).

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="JavaScript" %}
{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```js
WebViewer(...)
  .then(function(instance) {
    instance.Core.annotationManager.disableAnnotationNumbering();
  });
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}


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