Page Numbers

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Adding Page Numbers
One way to add page numbers to your document is to use the Insert | Page Numbers menu option. As described in this tip, this method inserts the page number in a frame within the header or footer of you document.

Adding Page Numbers in Headers or Footers
One way to add page numbers to your document is to add them as part of the text in your header or footer. This tip explains how that is done, along with the flexibility it provides.

Changing the Starting Page Number
Word normally numbers pages in a document starting at one and extending as far as the number of pages you have. If you want, you can adjust a starting page number for any section in your document. It's easy to do, as explained here.

Changing the Type of Page Numbers Used in Headers or Footers
Adding page numbers to a header or footer is a snap, and Word allows you to control exactly how those page numbers appear. This tip explains how you can choose different numbering systems (letters, numbers, etc.) to accomplish the page numbering.

Creating Point Pages
"Point page" is the name given to a page inserted between other pages in a revision process. These point pages are numbered differently than the surrounding pages. This tip explains how you can create point pages using Word.

Default Font for Page Numbers
Page numbers are a common addition to documents, and a great aid to readers. If you want to easily format page numbers, you need to understand how Word formats them. This tip explains the best ways to get the formatting you want.

Formatting Page Numbers
Want to format the page numbers in your document? It's easy enough to do; just select the page number and use the standard formatting tools you use to format regular text.

Getting Page Number Formatting Changes to Stick
Placing a page number into your document can be easy. Getting that page number to look the way you want it to can be more of a challenge. If you need some help making your page numbers hold the formatting you want, here are some things you can check.

Inserting Page Number Cross-References
Want to insert a dynamic cross-reference to a particular page number? It's easy to do following the steps in this tip.

Letters and Numbers in Page Numbers
A common task is to add page numbers to document headers and footers. If you want those page numbers to include more than just digits, you can easily accomplish your desires.

Page Numbers are Zeros
If you have a document where the page numbers are always zero, you may be rightly wondering what is happening. This tip describes a couple of things you can check to identify the problem and resolve it.

Page X of Y Woes
Can't get your page numbers to come out right?

Printing Portrait Page Numbers on Landscape Pages
Word allows you to specify whether different parts of a document are printed in portrait or landscape mode. If you mix and match these modes in a document, you will appreciate this tip.

Spelling Out Page Numbers
If your document is more than a couple of pages long, adding page numbers is a nice finishing touch. If you want, you can even have those page numbers be spelled out using words by applying the technique described in this tip.

Turning Off Default First Page Numbering
How to set up Word so the First Page Numbering default is not selected.

Two Page Numbering Schemes in the Same Document
Word is great at numbering pages if you only need a single, consistent numbering scheme through the document. If you need two separate numbering schemes, you need to apply some workarounds described in this tip.

Two Page Numbers per Physical Page
Does your page layout require you to place two page numbers on a physical page? This tip explains how you can use fields to accomplish this task.

Using Chapter Numbers with Page Numbers
Important tip placing Chapter Numbers in Word with your Page Numbers.

Using Only Odd Page Numbers
Do you need to number the pages of your document using only odd page numbers? Word doesn't provide a way to do this, but you can create your own special page numbers that reflect what you want.