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Word is one of the most widely used word processing tools today. During Word usage, page numbering is essential for marking content to help readers track content more conveniently. In the following article, Mytour will guide readers on the simplest and most effective way to number pages.
Guide to numbering pages in Word 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003
1. How to Number Pages in Word from the First Page.
2. How to Number Pages in Word from Any Page.
3. How to Number Pages in Word Starting from a Number Greater than 1.
4. How to Delete Page Numbers in Word.
1. How to Number Pages in Word from the First Page
1.1. How to Number Pages in Word 2016, 2019, 2021
Since Word 2016, 2019, and 2021 have the same interface, we will guide you on how to number pages in Word 2016. For Word 2019 and 2021, you just need to follow the same steps.
Step 1: First, open the Word file you need to number, then click on Insert => select Footer.
Step 2: In the Footer section, you will see various templates that help you insert page numbers in Word.
Step 3: After making your selection, you will notice that by default, each page's bottom will have page numbers, which can be further customized as desired.
You can see that at the bottom of each page in Word, page numbers are automatically inserted.
Step 4: Additionally, you can go to Page Number to further customize page numbering in Word. Here, you just need to select Bottom of Page and choose a style.
You will be quite impressed with the results after applying page numbering in Word 2016, 2019, and 2021.
1.2. How to Number Pages in Word 2013, 2010 (Newly Updated)
Since the interface of Word 2013 and 2010 (Newly Updated) is quite similar, the method of numbering pages in these two versions is also straightforward. You just need to follow the steps below to apply it to both versions.
Step 1: On the Word 2010 document interface, click on Insert and select Page Number.
Step 2: Here, simply choose Page Number > then select Bottom of page and then choose the display style you prefer.
Step 3: The final result after setting page numbers in Word can be seen below, now you can click on Close Header to close it.
1.3. How to Number Pages in Word 2007
Note: The method of numbering pages in Word 2010 (old version) is the same as in Word 2007.
To insert page numbers, go to the Insert tab and select Page Number in the Header and Footer group.
Choose the position for inserting page numbers. Below is an illustration of placing page numbers at the bottom of each page:
Click Format Page Numbers… to customize options as desired, similar to Word 2003. Click Remove Page Numbers to delete the inserted page numbers.
1.4. How to Number Pages in Word 2003 (Updated)
Step 1: The interface of Word 2003 differs significantly from later versions, so to number pages in Word 2003, we need to open the Word file and select Insert > Page Numbers.
Step 2: Here, the interface is quite simple as you are only allowed to choose the position above, below, left, right, or center.
Step 3: Additionally, you can only go to the Format section and select the page number format you want.
The result after numbering pages in Word 2003 is as shown in the image below.
2. How to Number Pages in Word from Any Page
Step 1: Place the cursor at the page where you want to start numbering => Select Layout => Choose Breaks => Select Next Page.
Step 2: Choose Insert => Select Page Number => Choose position, style.
Step 3: Select Design => Uncheck Link to Previous => Select Close Header and Footer to remove page numbers from section 1.
- Here are the results:
3. How to Start Page Numbering in Word from a Number Greater than 1
To start page numbering in Word with a number greater than 1, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Word file you want to add page numbers => Select Insert => Choose Page Number => Select Format Page Numbers...
Step 2: In the Page Number Format dialog box under Start at, choose the starting number then press OK.
Step 3: Proceed to set the page numbers as usual.
4. How to Remove Page Numbers in Word
To remove page numbers in Word, follow these steps: open the Word file with page numbers => Select Insert => Choose Page Number => Choose Remove Page Numbers.
- Result:
Mastering page numbering in Word 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 will make your document professional, visually appealing, and easier to navigate compared to leaving pages unnumbered.
If your document needs to exclude numbering for certain initial pages such as a table of contents or thesis cover page, you can refer to the article on how to number pages in Word from any page.
When drafting in Word for work or study purposes, numbering pages is essential for clarity and organization. This guide provides detailed instructions on inserting page numbers in Word for various scenarios. For Excel, you can explore how to number pages in Excel.
