how to add another page in word

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Microsoft Word is a commonly used word processor, if not the most popular computer writing software on the planet. In order to get the most out of it, however, you must be able to navigate increasingly complex menus and screens. Luckily, adding page numbers isn't difficult.

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Double click on the top or bottom of your page. This will bring up the "Design Menu," which is used to place page numbers. Alternatively, click on "Insert" in the top bar. This should bring up a ribbon on the top that allows you to add page numbers.
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Select "Page Number" to bring up your options. This allows you to choose where the page numbers go. You can hover over each option ("Top of Page," "Bottom of Page," etc.) to see even more options, deciding if you want the number in the right, left, or center.^[1]
- In the Design menu, Page Number should be on the far left.
- In the Insert menu, Page Number should be in the center.
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Choose your style of page number to automatically set up the numbering. Once you select the exact position of your page numbers, Word will automatically add the numbers to your entire document.^[2]
- There are many options for page numbering. However, you can also adjust your own page numbers slightly if one isn't quite what you wanted.
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Note that some versions of Word may have slightly different ways to create numbering. Each version of Word is slightly different, so some of the exact placement of buttons may change. However, all current versions of Word allow page numbering by double-clicking on the top or bottom of the page. This will allow you to open up the Page Number menu.^[3]

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Double click on a page number to change the font, color, or style. If you want a specific font on your page number, simply double click it. It should be highlighted in blue, like any other text you would highlight on Word. From there, simply adjust the font, color, and size normally. It will carry automatically through the entire document.
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Start page numbers over by using page breaks. If you want to start a page later in the document at "1," you'll need to break the page up. First, place your cursor at the beginning of the page you want to restart. Then:
- Click "Page Layout" → "Breaks" from the top bar.
- Select "Next Page" under "Breaks."
- Double click on the current page number.
- Click on "Page Number," then "Format Page Numbers."
- Select the bubble labeled "Start At," then select "1" to restart the page count at one.
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Omit the first page number for a cleaner title page. To do so, double-click again on your header or footer to bring up the correct menu. Then find the box labeled "Different First Page" and check it. Now, you can freely click on the first page number and delete it, keeping the rest of your numbers intact.
- Many times, just clicking on the "Different First Page" button automatically erases the first page number.
- Most presentations and papers don't need a first page number -- it's the first one, so of course it is "1."
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Use "Format Page Numbers" for specific changes, like types of numbers and chapter headings. If you want to go the extra mile, double-click on the header or footer once again. Click "Page Numbers," then click "Format Page Numbers" under the menu that appears. From here, you can set different types of numbers, like Roman numerals or letters, as well as customize the basic appearance of numbers. It is not incredibly robust, but it works.
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Hit the "esc" key to leave the Header and Footer or Design bar. The escape key will get you back to writing like normal, and you page numbers will format for you. You can now feel free to write away!

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Click on "Insert." This brings up a simplified menu for formatting your Document, as it is even easier than using the desktop app.
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Choose "Page Numbers" to set your numbers. You have many options for the placement of your numbers, including some artistic options.
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Select "Headers and Footers," then "Options" to customize your numbers. This allows you to set a different first page, change how odd and even pages look, or remove your page numbers entirely.^[4]
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Transfer documents seamlessly from the app to your computer's Word. Any changes made in the app will work on the desktop programs, so you can safely add or change page numbers here and they will stick when you send the document to another program.

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1. Click Insert.
2. Click Page Number.
3. Select a position.
4. Choose a style.

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