Topic: Page Numbers

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Adding Page Numbers One way to add page numbers to your document is to use the Insert | Page Numbers menu option. As described in this tip, this method inserts the page number in a frame within the header or footer of you document. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Adding Page Numbers in Headers or Footers One way to add page numbers to your document is to add them as part of the text in your header or footer. This tip explains how that is done, along with the flexibility it provides. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Changing the Starting Page Number If you know the trick, it is easy to make sure that your document has just the right page numbers you need. Word allows you to change the starting page number at any point in your document; this tip explains how to do it. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Changing the Type of Page Numbers Used in Headers or Footers Adding page numbers to a header or footer is a snap, and Word allows you to control exactly how those page numbers appear. This tip explains how you can choose different numbering systems (letters, numbers, etc.) to accomplish the page numbering. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Creating Point Pages “Point page” is the name given to a page inserted between other pages in a revision process. These point pages are numbered differently than the surrounding pages. This tip explains how you can create point pages using Word. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Default Font for Page Numbers Page numbers are a common addition to documents, and a great aid to readers. If you want to easily format page numbers, you need to understand how Word formats them. This tip explains the best ways to get the formatting you want. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

Formatting Page Numbers Want to format the page numbers in your document? It's easy enough to do; just select the page number and use the standard formatting tools you use to format regular text. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Inserting Page Number Cross-References Want to insert a dynamic cross-reference to a particular page number? It’s easy to do following the steps in this tip. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

Letters and Numbers in Page Numbers How to combine letters and numbers in your page numbering Microsoft Word versions: 6 | 95 | 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Page Numbers are Zeros If you have a document where the page numbers are always zero, you may be rightly wondering what is happening. This tip describes a couple of things you can check to identify the problem and resolve it. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Page X of Y Woes Can't get your page numbers to come out right? Microsoft Word versions: 97

Printing Portrait Page Numbers on Landscape Pages Word allows you to specify whether different parts of a document are printed in portrait or landscape mode. If you mix and match these modes in a document, you will appreciate this tip. Microsoft Word versions: 6 | 95

Turning Off Default First Page Numbering How to set up Word so the First Page Numbering default is not selected. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Two Page Numbering Schemes in the Same Document Word is great at numbering pages if you only need a single, consistent numbering scheme through the document. If you need two separate numbering schemes, you need to apply some workarounds described in this tip. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

Two Page Numbers per Physical Page Does your page layout require you to place two page numbers on a physical page? This tip explains how you can use fields to accomplish this task. Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

Using Chapter Numbers with Page Numbers Important tip placing Chapter Numbers in Word with your Page Numbers. Microsoft Word versions: 6 | 95 | 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

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