Page Numbers in Word
This workshop explains how to add page numbers in Word.
Instructions
Add page numbers in Word for Microsoft 365*
- Open your Microsoft Word document.
- Select the Insert tab.
- In the Header and Footer section, select Page Number.
- Choose the position you would like for the page numbers.
- Select Close Header and Footer.
To start the page numbers on the second page of your document:
- Select the Insert tab.
- In the Header and Footer section, select Page Number.
- Select Format Page Numbers…
- Under Page Numbering, select Start At and change the number to 0.
- Select OK.
- Once more, in the Header and Footer section, select Page Number.
- Choose the position you would like for the page numbers.
- In the Options section, place a check in the box for Different First Page.
- Select Close Header and Footer.
*These instructions may vary on other versions of Word.
Review
Task for Learning
Successfully add page numbers to your Word document.
Review Question
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