Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Inserting the Total Number of Pages in Your Document.
It is not unusual to put a page number in your headers or footers, and the different ways of accomplishing that task are covered in other issues of WordTips. You can also, however, insert a field that indicates the total number of pages in a document. This can be used in a header or footer or directly within the text of your document. To insert the total number of pages in your document, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Field dialog box.
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2015-07-08 22:23:23
Masud Iqbal
Dear Allen
This was simply wonderful. However, I just want my number of total pages to appear in the footer of first page only. Is there any way?
Thanks again
MIB
2015-04-01 01:35:03
Raza
This was great help..
Thanks buddy. :)
2015-02-25 11:42:56
irttza
Dear Sir
I want to know What is the maximum number of Microsoft word document have
2014-06-10 02:17:49
Simon Hornstra
Hi does this have a feature where it will automatically update?
2014-05-27 12:54:54
jan
Thanks Allen,
It was a real support.
Jan.
2013-12-01 05:58:48
Jabein
It is amazing that such a frequent useful feature is buried deep down in the newish Microsoft Word.
Many thanks to you for your help here.
2013-10-16 15:19:06
Angie Chang
Thanks Allen,
It really helps! I appreciate your effort.
Angie
2013-08-21 08:44:59
Daniel
Thank you Caesar! Looked everywhere in MS Office help for the tip and could not find it...pitiful UI.
2013-08-15 11:53:33
awyatt
Caesar (and Joe) -- you both misunderstand. This tip is for (as it says) Word 97 through 2003. You are both describing the steps for later versions of Word, starting with Word 2007.
You can get to a tip that is for YOUR versions of Word by clicking the link at the end of this tip.
-Allen
2013-08-15 11:33:19
Caesar
Dear Allen,
the Insert Menu does not have Field as an Option. Joe, above, has it right!
Insert Menu, Quick Parts, Field, NumPages.
Please correct the post and all will be great!
Thanks
2012-12-11 01:01:26
Joe
Dear Allen,
Thanks again for the tip! Although I had to click on "Quick Parts" to get the "Field" button. But, yes, I still found it!
Regards,
2012-10-19 07:29:30
Vito
Dear Allen,
looking for the correct (I mean useful) answer to my simple question, in italian and english, and in F1, has given
ONE
good result ! I mean your suggestion, of course.
Thanks !
Vito
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