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For those seeking to number pages in Word 2010 but unsure of the process, or those who only know how to number pages from the first page and not from any specific page, this article is for you.
This article guides you on numbering pages from the first page and how to number pages from any desired page in Word 2010.
NUMBERING PAGES FROM THE FIRST PAGE
In Word documents, choose Insert -> Page Number -> select the position and style for page numbering. You have 4 options for page numbering positions:
Top of Page: at the top of the page.
Bottom of Page: at the bottom of the page.
Page Margins: along the page margins.
Current Cursor Position: at the current mouse cursor position.
So, you have successfully numbered pages starting from the first page.
NUMBERING PAGES FROM ANY PAGE
When you want to number pages from a specific page, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Place the cursor at the first position of the page where you want to start numbering. For example, if you want to start numbering from page 3, place the cursor at the first position of page 3.
Next, select Page Layout -> Breaks -> Next Page to create a page break.
Now, your document is divided into 2 sections. Section 1 includes pages from the beginning to the page before the one you want to start numbering, and Section 2 includes pages from the desired page to the end of the document.
Step 2: Then, choose Insert -> Page Number -> select position and style for page numbering to number the pages throughout the entire document.
Step 3: After numbering the pages throughout the entire document, you need to set the starting page number for each section. Select Insert -> Page Number -> Format Page Numbers.
In the Page Number Format dialog, make the following configurations:
- Set the page numbering style in the Number format box.
- Select Start at and enter the number from which you want to start numbering for each section. For example, if you want to start numbering from 1, enter 1.
Press OK to close the Page Number Format dialog after completing the settings.
So, both section 1 and section 2 start from the number you entered.
Step 4: Still on the Header & Footer section interface, select the Design tab and click to unselect Link to Previous to break the link between the two sections.
Step 5: Once you have broken the link between the two sections, and they are independent, if you want to number pages from any page (which is section 2), you need to remove the page numbers in section 1. Choose any page in section 1 and select Insert -> Page Number -> Remove Page Numbers.
Now, you have successfully numbered pages starting from any page in Word 2010.
Above, the article has provided you with various methods for numbering pages in Word 2010. We hope this article proves helpful to you. Wishing you success!
