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How to Add Page Numbers in Word

Create page numbers in Word 2013, 2016, 2019 and Microsoft 365

By Joli Ballew Joli Ballew Writer University of Texas Joli Ballew is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and Microsoft MVP, Lynda.com trainer, Microsoft Press author, and college professor. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 16, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook

What to Know

Go to the Insert tab > Page Number > Page Number > Top of Page (Header) or Bottom of Page (Footer).Under Alignment, select Left, Right, or Center > OK.To format the page numbering, click Header or Footer > Format > choose format. Double-click anywhere in the document. This article explains how to add pages numbers to documents in Word 2019, 2016, 2013, and Word for Microsoft 365.

How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word

If your Microsoft Word document is long (or book-length), you might want to add page numbers to the header or footer. When you print a document, the headers and footers can be printed as well. The steps for adding pages numbers is basically the same for Word 2019, 2016, 2013, and Word for Microsoft 365. Place your cursor at the first page of your document or where you want page numbers to begin. Select the Insert tab. Select Page Number in the Header & Footer group. Select Page Number again from a drop-down menu. Under Position, select Top of Page (Header) or Bottom of Page (Footer) to indicate where to place the numbers on the page. Under Alignment, select Left, Right, or Center. Select OK to save the selections and exit the menu. Select Header or Footer on the toolbar to format the page numbering. Select a format from the menu options. Double-click anywhere in the document to hide the header and footer areas.

Customize Headers and Footers

You can also customize the headers and footers in all versions of Microsoft Word. You do that from the same area where you added page numbers. To begin, select Header or Footer to see your options. In recent editions of Word, you can also get additional header and footer styles online from Office.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Insert a Document in Word How to Insert a Page in Word How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint How to Fix Page Numbers in Word How to Add Line Numbers to a MS Word Document How to Remove Header in Google Docs How to Insert a Page Break in Word How to Use APA Format in Google Docs Display Word Count in Microsoft Word 2013 How to Add Page Numbers in Google Docs How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word How to Add and Remove a Border From a Word Document How to Make Flashcards on Word How to Use Text Boxes in Microsoft Word How to Add Advanced Headers and Footers in Word Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies