Using Pagination in Catalogs and Admin Lists

Finding the Pagination Controls in Catalog and Admin Lists

In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, pagination controls appear at the bottom of list-style screens when there are more items than can fit in a single view. You will most often notice this pattern on pages that show multiple records, such as the ERP apps catalog and admin pages like Content, Users, Services, Pricing, and SEO. If the current page only contains a small number of items, you may not see pagination at all.

Look at the lower edge of the list or table area. The pagination section usually includes:

• a previous arrow to move back one page
• a next arrow to move forward one page
• a result range label showing which items are currently visible
• the full total number of results in that list

For example, if you are browsing a long list of entries in the admin area, the bottom bar may show a range such as the first group of records currently on screen and how many records exist overall. That range is your main clue that pagination is active.

On catalog-style pages, the content may appear as cards instead of rows. In the admin area, the content may appear in a table with columns. Even when the layout changes, the pagination controls work the same way.

If you do not immediately see the controls, scroll to the bottom of the list. On longer pages, the controls are easy to miss if you stay near the top of the results. For related navigation patterns used across these pages, see understanding-shared-interface-patterns-across-public-and-admin-pages.

Reading the Current Result Range

The result range tells you exactly where you are in a longer list. In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, this appears in the pagination area at the bottom of the page and shows the first visible item number, the last visible item number, and the total number of matching results.

A range such as 1–20 of 87 means:

• you are currently viewing items 1 through 20
• there are 87 total items in the current list
• more pages are available after the current one

This small line of text helps you answer three common questions right away: how many results exist, how many are on the current page, and whether you are near the beginning or end of the list.

Use the range to understand your position:

• If the range starts at 1, you are on the first page.
• If the range ends at the full total, you are on the last page.
• If both numbers fall somewhere in the middle, you are on a middle page.

You may also notice that the last page does not always show the same number of rows as earlier pages. For example, if most pages show 20 items and the final range reads 81–87 of 87, that last page only contains the remaining 7 items. That is normal and does not mean anything is missing.

This is especially useful when reviewing long admin lists, where you may need to confirm whether a record should appear on the current page or on a later one. Before clicking through multiple pages, read the range first. It often tells you immediately whether you are close to the end of the list or still near the beginning.

Moving Between Pages of Results

When a list contains more results than fit on one page, use the arrows in the pagination bar to move through the list. In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, these controls appear at the bottom of the results area and let you browse page by page without leaving the current screen.

1. Scroll to the bottom of the catalog or admin list.
2. Click the next arrow to open the following page of results.
3. Watch the result range change so you can confirm the list moved forward.
4. Click the previous arrow to return to the earlier page.
5. Repeat as needed until you reach the section of the list you want.

Each click loads the next group of visible items. For example, if the current range shows 1–20, clicking the next arrow should move you to the next range, such as 21–40. If you click the previous arrow, the range should return to the earlier set.

This pattern is helpful when you are:

• browsing ERP app entries in the catalog
• reviewing user accounts in Users
• checking website entries in Content
• moving through records in Services, Pricing, or SEO

The arrows move only one page at a time, so longer lists may require several clicks. As you move, keep an eye on the range label rather than relying only on the visible rows. Similar-looking records can make it hard to tell whether the page changed, but the range confirms it immediately.

If you are working with a search or filter, those settings usually stay in place while you move between pages. That means the arrows continue paging through the current result set, not the full unfiltered list.

Using Pagination Together with Search and Filters

Pagination becomes most useful when you combine it with search and filters. In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, many list screens let you narrow the visible records first and then page through only the matching results. This is common on admin pages where you may be looking for a specific content entry, service item, user account, or pricing record.

Start by entering a search term or applying the available filter options on the page. Once the list refreshes, check the pagination area again. The result range and total count should update to reflect only the matching records, not the full list.

1. Enter your search term or choose a filter.
2. Wait for the list to refresh.
3. Read the updated result range at the bottom of the page.
4. Use the next or previous arrow to move through the filtered results.
5. Clear or change the search if the total count is smaller or larger than expected.

A few patterns are worth watching for:

• After changing a search or filter, the list often returns to the first page of the new result set.
• The total count may drop sharply if your search is very specific.
• The first and last item numbers may change even if the page layout looks similar.
• Moving to another page keeps you inside the current search or filter results.

For example, if you search and the range changes from a large list to a much smaller one, you may no longer need to page through multiple screens. On the other hand, if the filtered result still spans several pages, the pagination controls help you continue reviewing only the narrowed list.

When a record seems missing, always check the search box and active filters before assuming it is on another page. In many cases, the record is being excluded by the current filter rather than hidden deeper in the list.

Knowing What Changes Across Catalog and Admin Pages

The pagination pattern stays consistent across Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, but the content inside the list can look very different depending on where you are. Understanding that difference helps you trust the controls and focus on the records you are actually reviewing.

On public-facing ERP pages, pagination may be used with catalog-style listings, such as groups of ERP apps or related offerings. These pages are designed for browsing and comparison, so the items may appear as cards with titles, short descriptions, and action buttons.

Inside the admin area, pagination is more likely to appear on record-management screens such as Content, Users, Services, Pricing, and SEO. These pages usually present information in rows or table-like lists, where each entry is something you can review, edit, or manage.

Even though the layout changes, the pagination behavior remains familiar:

• the controls appear at the bottom of the list
• the result range shows your current position
• the previous arrow moves back one page
• the next arrow moves forward one page

What does change is the context around the list. To make sure you are paging through the correct set of records, look at these elements together:

• the page title
• any active search term
• any active filters
• the visible row or card content
• the result range at the bottom

For example, a page of ERP app cards and a page of admin records may both show the same style of previous/next controls, but they represent different types of information. Reading the page heading and the visible entries prevents confusion, especially when you switch often between public pages and admin pages.

Fixing Common Pagination Problems

If pagination does not behave the way you expect, the result range usually tells you what is happening. In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, most pagination issues come from being on the first or last page, using a search that narrowed the list, or not waiting for the page to refresh after clicking.

Start with the arrows. If the previous arrow does not let you go back, check whether the range starts at 1. That means you are already on the first page. If the next arrow is unavailable or does nothing, compare the last visible number with the full total. If they match, you are already on the last page.

If you cannot find a record you expected to see, review the current search and filters before moving through more pages. A narrow search can reduce the total count so much that the record no longer appears in the current result set at all.

Use this quick check when something seems wrong:

• Read the result range to confirm your current page position.
• Check whether the total number of results is smaller than expected.
• Review any search term entered on the page.
• Clear filters if the list looks too limited.
• Click the arrow once and wait for the list to refresh.
• Confirm that the range numbers changed after the click.

Sometimes the visible entries may look similar from one page to the next, especially in admin lists with repeated titles or similar categories. In that case, trust the range label more than the row appearance. If the numbers changed, you are on a different page.

If you want help with other shared navigation patterns that appear alongside pagination, the next document is Understanding Breadcrumbs Drawers and Shared Navigation Patterns.

Overview

Pagination in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform helps you move through long lists without loading every record into one screen. You will see this pattern on both public-facing catalog pages and admin list pages, especially when the number of items is larger than the current page can display at once.

The key parts of pagination are simple:

• a result range showing which items are currently visible
• a total count showing how many matching items exist
• a previous arrow for the earlier page
• a next arrow for the following page

This pattern is useful when browsing ERP offerings, reviewing groups of content entries, checking user accounts, or moving through service, pricing, and SEO records in the admin area. The controls stay in the same general place and behave the same way even when the list itself changes from cards to rows.

Keep these ideas in mind while using paginated lists:

• Always read the result range before moving to another page.
• Use the total count to judge how large the list is.
• Expect the last page to sometimes contain fewer items.
• Check search terms and filters if the results seem incomplete.
• Confirm page changes by watching the range update.

If you are already comfortable with page headings, menus, and general movement through the site, pagination becomes a quick way to stay oriented in larger lists. If you need a broader introduction to moving around public pages and admin sections, see navigating-public-pages-and-entry-points and using-the-admin-dashboard-for-navigation.

Prerequisites

Before using pagination in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, make sure you are on a page that actually contains a multi-item list. Pagination only appears when there are more results than can be shown in one page of the current view.

You should be comfortable with these basic actions:

• opening a public catalog page or an admin list page
• scrolling to the bottom of a list
• recognizing page headings such as Content, Users, Services, Pricing, or SEO
• using a search box or filter if one is available
• clicking arrow controls to move between pages

Depending on where you are working, you may also need the right level of access:

• Public visitors can browse paginated catalog-style pages when those pages contain enough items.
• Signed-in admin users can use pagination on admin record lists after accessing the admin area through Login.

It also helps to understand two related interface patterns before working with longer lists:

• how page location cues help you confirm where you are
• how search and filters change the records shown on screen

For background on those topics, refer to understanding-breadcrumbs-and-page-location and using-the-command-palette-for-quick-navigation if you need faster movement between sections.

Once you can identify the page title, read the visible list, and spot the pagination bar at the bottom, you have everything you need to move through result pages confidently.