Dianne has attended:
Word Advanced course
Page Numbering
I am trying to put page numbers on all pages, but how do I take it off the first page and only show on the rest. I know there is a function that you can make the first page different or not link it - something like that. Please can you just run through the steps with me again.
Also if I put page numbers on pages and I use section breaks, this sometimes messes up my pager numbering or leaves numbers off altogether. What am I doing wrong. Please help.
Thanks so much.
Kind regards
Dianne
RE: Page Numbering
Hi Dianne
Thanks for getting in touch. Page numbering in Word is one of those features that starts very simply, but can hide some quite complex options!
To remove page numbers from the first page: assuming they are in a Header or Footer, on the Page Layout tab, click the arrow to the right of Page Setup. On the Layout tab there is a check box for "Different first page". Selecting that will make the first page's headers and footers (and therefore numbers) different to the rest of the document.
Section breaks can play havoc with your numbering. There are two things to look at. The first is to right-click your page number and choose "continue numbering" or "restart numbering" as appropriate. For a more detailed view, go to Insert > Page Number > Format Page Numbers. The option at the bottom for Page Numbering will give you some guidance here.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards
Gary Fenn
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