When numbering pages in Word, users may choose to start numbering from the first page or from any other page... If you no longer need these page numbers and want to delete page numbers in Word, here are two quick methods to remove page numbering from your document.
Removing Page Numbers in Word Documents
Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Page Numbers in Word 2019
Discover two swift methods to eliminate page numbers in Word effortlessly. Follow along!
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Method 1
Open your document in Word 2019, on the menu bar click on Insert -> select Page number -> choose Remove Page Numbers
As a result, all page numbers in the document will be removed.
Method 2
Step 1: In the document with numbered pages -> double-click on the page number
Step 2: Immediately the Header and Footer section will appear as shown in the image below. Next, simply select (highlight) the page number section of the document -> finally, press the Delete key on the keyboard to remove the page numbers.
You see, with just a few simple steps, you have completed the task of deleting page numbers in Word 2019 quickly, simply with a few mouse clicks. With the first method, deleting page numbers will be automatically performed for the entire multi-page document. Specifically, with this first method when the document is set to Insert Page number Even (symmetrical) type, after you delete on the first page, you need to continue the same process to delete on the second page then the other pages in the document will be automatically removed. Refer to how to number pages in Word in symmetrical style like printed books here.
- Learn more: How to number pages in Word in symmetrical style like printed books
