How to Add Page Numbers in Word Document

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to add page numbers in Microsoft Word. We start with how to add simple page numbers to all pages in your document. Next, we look at how to change formatting, for example, if you want your page numbers to appear as roman numerals. We then look at how to skip the page number on the first page and how to start the second page numbering at 1. We also explore how to add different even and odd page number alignment. Lastly, we look at how to start page numbers on certain pages by using section breaks. By the end of this video, you'll be an expert at using page numbers in Microsoft Office Word.

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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:28 Add basic page numbers
1:42 Format page numbers
2:21 No page number on first page
3:22 Different even and odd pages
4:10 Remove page numbers
4:47 Start page numbers from a specific page
8:25 Page 1 of X formatting
10:54 Wrap up

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[veillantif]

I would like to thank you on behalf of every PhD student in the world.

[BBKing]

I knew almost all of these, but I never would've thought of using a bookmark to get the page number of the end of the document regardless of sections (this would also allow you to put an index or appendix after the last counted page). Glad I watched to the end.

[alexrojas]

I work as a Business Agent with a union. I have used this video 4 different times creating new contracts. Even licensed attorneys have trouble inserting page numbers different than the cover page & table of contents etc. Thanks for making this video so user friendly

[carlaspringman]

Kevin, OMGoodness! You just explained the simplest way to get page numbers formatted properly. For two hours, I have been trying to figure out the jumbled steps sent to me by Amazon (KDP) self publishing. Your explanation is 100 times easier then theirs. THANK YOU!

[garym]

Eureka! I have finally found out how to update my page numbers to reflect how many pages are within the document it has only taken me about 15 years to find this out. Kevin you are my saviour. Thank you so much.

[mikekelly]

Kevin your tutorials are a godsend for the older generation like myself. I have struggled with pagination many times keep up the great videos

[mafranshanemonilla]

Thank for this video! I applied the things I have learned, such as pages and section breaks, in our research paper which my groupmates and I have been really struggling with a weeks ago hihi. Tomorrow is our submission and now I'm more confident about it

[shannonconner]

Saved my life! Completing my master's capstone project with complex page numbering and table of contents (watched that video too). I was lost on my own. Thanks so much. :)

[ModelARickLasCruces]

Unfortunately, Microsoft changes the ribbon every time they update the program. So the version that YOU are demonstrating doesn't seem to work in newer (or older) versions. Would be very helpful if you mentioned what version of Word you're using before you get started. And what platform (Windows? Mac?)

[muhammadnahid]

It was super helpful. The video quality and the explanation were also professional, not like one of those videos with the lawn mower going in the background.

[JPTech]

Such well prepared and presented videos, I send to all my adult computer learners. A real help to have clear and precise instructions that can be followed step-by-step. Thank you for helping so many people.

[largeroomnolight]

😮 OMG!!!! You just made a page number formatting sexy. 🥰 Thanks, Kevin. I was pulling my hair out trying to get page number 1 to start on page 5 and leave the previous ones unnumbered. ❤️❤️❤️

[DonCaskey]

Thank you. Thank you. I've used Word forever, but I continue to struggle with getting page numbers formatted. You made it much easier. Your videos are well done.

[rachelpalmer]

So glad I clicked on this video I never knew you could start at 0! Saved me so much time and pain trying to get my page numbers to start at 1 on the second page. Thank you

[tonywylder]

Dude, .. you are the greatest. That might sound like a strange thing to say but after all the sqeeky voice videos where people talk about not just the info that you really need they go into this philosify that has nothing to do with what your trying to learn. Thanks my man, you make great instructional videos.

[dddphilosophy]

Wow! I think I will need to watch this video 20 more times to learn more of what you so easily imparted! Good job!

[mallorykong]

Always good to refresh on page numbers. Thank you!

[blackhannahofficial]

Thanks so much for this video. I just might get my book written, after ALL

[tutsecret]

Thank you very much! I watched other videos, and could not grasp, only more confusion, and besides you don't find enough videos about even and odd set up pages set up tutorials.

[muhlurimathebula]

I want to say thanks a lot. You have made my author journey an amazing one.

Thank you, thank you❤