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Add Bates Numbering

I have a stack of legal [exhibit]s for the [case] that must be archived in order. Apply sequential Bates numbers acros…

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The same job, four heights

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AExecute — “help me do it”I have a stack of legal [exhibit]s for the [case] that must be archived in order. Apply…+
I have a stack of legal [exhibit]s for the [case] that must be archived in order. Apply sequential Bates numbers across the [pages=47] starting at [prefix=T-00001] and produce one consolidated PDF by [deadline=Friday] so the court file matches our index.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.
BImprove — “do it better”The paralegal and the litigation partner will review these [exhibit]s and will reject…+
The paralegal and the litigation partner will review these [exhibit]s and will reject inconsistent numbering. Add Bates numbers to the [pages=47]-page [exhibit] set starting at [prefix=T-00001], make sure the stamp appears on every page in the lower right, and produce a single PDF named [filename=Thompson_Exhibits_Bates.pdf] so reviewers can compare to the numbered index quickly.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

The real tasks

2 of them
Add bates numbering to a package of title documents so each page is uniquely referenced in reports.
Add bates numbering to a closing packet so legal and compliance can reference pages during audits.

Who does this

2 roles
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Questions people ask

honest answers

Because you rarely think 'I want the redaction tool'. You think 'I have to share this without leaking the client's details'. Start from the need, and the feature finds you.

Real. Every job here was drawn from what people in real roles were actually seen doing in Acrobat — not a feature checklist.

No. Each page gives you a ready prompt you can paste into an AI assistant, plus the plain steps to do it yourself. Start with either — the goal is the finished job, not the tool.