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How to insert page count into a Microsoft Word document
While working on a lengthy Microsoft Word document, it is easy to get lost in all the information and words on the various pages.
An assured way to monitor your whereabouts in the document as you go, and to ensure that your pages are in order is by inserting a page count into your Microsoft Word document.
Inserting a page count is also important for its role in simplifying making reference to particular parts of the Microsoft Word document as you work. This is because you are able to keep track of which page containing the information you need you need to find.
Furthermore, by inserting a page count into your Microsoft Word document, you are able to create a table of content to help the readers keep track of the content, making their experience more enjoyable and simple.
Inserting page count into a Microsoft Word document
Anyone with access to a computer and Microsoft Word is capable of inserting page count into their document.
Here are a five quick steps to follow when inserting page count into a Microsoft Word document:
Step 1. Open your Microsoft Word Document and select the page you want the numbering to start.
Step 2. Click Insert to begin.
Step 3. Then click Page Number.
Step 4. Choose where on the page you would like your page number to appear from the options that pop up as seen below.
Step 5. Choose the preferred style for your page number to appear as.
A page number will be displayed in your preferred location and style you selected, for the page you chose and all the rest of the pages of your Microsoft word document.
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