Learn how to add page numbers in Microsoft Word. Plus, learn how to format page numbers, remove the page number from the first page, and start the second page with page number one.
These steps are for Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:33 How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word
2:52 How to Format Page Numbers in Microsoft Word
4:21 How to Remove the Page Number from the First Page
5:21 How to Start the Second Page with Page Number 1
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word
https://erinwrightwriting.com/page-numbers-in-microsoft-word/
💻 Related Resources
How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK
How to Add Page Numbers in Word for Mac
https://youtu.be/EaPpnVTb-js
How to Add and Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/SDskGKeRA7c
How to Start Page Numbers on a Specific Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/GfR_OZlm9L0
How to Combine Text and Page Numbers in Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/sQxX1h-G8Pk
How to Adjust Page Margins in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/tTJEZ4egnZI
How to Use the Editor in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/JdS2dHIfP6I
How to Add Page Numbers to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
https://youtu.be/InE1TwmMrhc
How to Insert Headers & Footers in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/rYuibkDyNYs
💻 Please visit my blog at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.
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