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HOW TO Add Page Numbers in Word Starting on Any Page

Adding page numbers in Microsoft Word sounds simple — until Word starts doing its own thing. In this step‑by‑step tutorial, I’ll show everyday Word users how to add page numbers *only where they want them*, start numbering from any page, and keep key pages unnumbered. This video is ideal for *reports, manuals, business documents, and assignments* that require formatting. *Download the practice* file and follow along: https://www.excelatwork.co.nz/2026/03/29/how-to-add-page-numbers-in-word-starting-on-a-specific-page/ In this Microsoft Word tutorial, you'll learn: 00:00 – How to Add Page Numbers in Word Starting on Any Page 00:27 – Insert Page Numbers on Every Page 01:30 – Remove Page Numbers from the First Page 02:42 – Start Page Numbers at 1 on Page 2 04:02 – Delete Page Numbers 04:33 – Start Page Numbers from Any Page 04:51 – Insert a Next Page Section Break 05:44 – Why Section Breaks Matter 06:58 – Unlink Headers and Footers 07:56 – Restart Page Numbers as page 1 (e.g. show page 3 as page 1) 08:08 – Fix Page Number Format 08:52 – Update the Table of Contents 09:12 – Final Tips for Long Word Documents RELATED VIDEOS: ⭐ *Insert TABLE OF CONTENTS and UPDATE FORMATTING in Word* Best follow‑on because once page numbers are fixed, viewers often need to *update their table of contents page numbers* (you even do this in your transcript). • Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aQszOmSg2Q ⭐ *Create PDF with a CLICKABLE TABLE OF CONTENTS Using Microsoft Word* Perfect next step for anyone creating reports/manuals — after page numbering + TOC, the next “wow” is a *clickable PDF* for easy navigation. • Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2PLJOj7KV0 ⭐ *Word Table Do Not Split Across Pages (2 Quick Fixes)* • Great retention booster because it solves another common “my document looks messy” problem that hits the same audience (reports with tables). • Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok3RypykeCw 🔔 WEEKLY SUPER TIPS WEEKLY SUPER TIPS delivered directly to your inbox!: https://www.excelatwork.co.nz/subscribe-eawi-weekly-tips/ 🔔 👨‍💻 Online Excel & Word Courses https://www.excelatwork.co.nz/self-paced/online-excel-courses-nz/ 📱 SOCIAL Let’s connect on social: https://www.facebook.com/excelatworknz 🎬 For super helpful tips and full tutorials, follow us on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/excelatwork 📣 Share this with someone who would enjoy this tip 🎉 #wordtips #microsoftword #pagenumbers #wordtutorial #ExcelatWork #SharynBaines