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How can I find page numbers for ProQuest Ebook Central ebooks?

Answered By: Subject Support McClay Library
Last Updated: Sep 02, 2026     Views: 17

Many ebooks on ProQuest Ebook Central now open in EPUB format by default. EPUB provides better compatibility with assistive technologies and allows the text to adapt to different screen sizes and user preferences. However, because EPUB content is reflowable, page numbering is not consistent.

If you need fixed page numbers for referencing or citations, many ebooks will let you switch to the PDF version of the ebook.

Click the book icon in the top right corner of Ebook Central reader:


screenshot of EBC UI book icon highlighted

 

In the book details panel that opens, select Switch to PDF.

screenshot of EBC UI with Switch to PDF highlighted

 

Once the PDF version opens, navigate to the required section and note the page number displayed on the screen.

screenshot of EBC UI with page number highlighted

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