How Do You Reset Page Numbers in Word?
If your page numbering if off in Word, the easiest solution is to remove the page numbers and start over. To remove page numbers in Word, click anywhere in the document, go to the Insert tab, then select Page Number > Remove Page Numbers. You can then adjust the numbering settings and add page numbers to your Word document as you please.
How Do I Fix Messed-Up Page Numbers in Word?
To adjust the numbering settings, go to the Insert tab, then select Page Number > Format Page Numbers. From here, you can choose a number format and even include chapter information. Under Page numbering, make sure Start at is set to 1. Select OK to save changes.
Why Is My Page Numbering Not Continuous in Word?
If you try to add or adjust page numbers manually, it can throw off the numbering for the whole document. Section breaks can also cause the page numbering to be inconsistent. Another possibility is you changed the page number format settings.
How Do I Make Continuous Page Numbers in Word?
If you notice the page count starts over, it could be because you set up a section break with a different number scheme. You can remove the section break, but there’s an alternative. To make the page numbers continuous: The section break will remain while keeping the page numbering consistent with the previous section. Repeat for each one to make the numbering sequential for the whole document.
How to Add Page Numbers to Different Sections in Word
If you want to break your document into sections with separately numbered pages, follow these steps:
