How to Remove the Page Number From the First Page of a Document in Microsoft Word

How to Remove the Page Number From the First Page of a Document in Microsoft Word

Normally, the first page, or cover page, of a document does not have a page number or other header or footer text. You can avoid putting a page number on the first page using sections, but there is an easier way to do this.

If you don’t plan to use sections in any other part of your document, you may want to avoid using them completely. We will show you how to easily take the page number off the cover page and start the page numbering at one on the second page of your document by simply using a footer (or a header) and changing one setting.

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Page numbers are helpful for remembering where you have left off when reading, or when you need to reference something to someone else. But if you are creating a document and don’t want or need a number on the title page, then you may be wondering how to remove a page number from the first page in Word.

Different teachers and professors often have their own preferred way for receiving documents. Microsoft Word makes this simple to accommodate by offering a wide range of options for customizing the appearance of your document.

This tutorial will apply for Microsoft Word 2021, 2019, 2013, and 2010 for both Windows (such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, Acer, Asus) and macOS (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Mini) devices.

[Amelia-kctp]

Straightforward & simple directions! Thank you!

[optimusDrawing]

but the second page shows 2 how do u change it to 1 n so on

[Nothing-obzr]

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[btrix]

Thanks so much. It was very easy to do!

[Bret_Sanor]

Fail. I have a footer and wanted page numbers on top. If you select Different First Page, it removes the footer too. How do you fix that?

[Jael-DavidBudenz]

what about number 2? how can i delete it?

[velly]

On to another video that 2 on the second page is annoying