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Add page numbers to a header or footer

  1. Double-click in the header or footer where you want the page numbers to go.

  2. Go to Insert > Page Numbering.

  3. Select Current Position.

  4. Choose a style.

Change where the page number appears

  1. In the header or footer area, select the page number.

  2. Use the Tab key to position the page number left, center, or right. If the number is flush left, press Tab once for center, and twice for right. To go back, press Backspace until in position.

Change appearance of page number

  1. Select the page number.

  2. Go to Home Font choices and Font dialog box to change the font family, style, size, and color.

For more info on page numbers, see Page numbering in Word.

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