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How do I insert page numbers in a document with existing footers?

Anonymous
2022-05-17T11:12:58+00:00

I was compiling a few documents into a single one and most of them don't have footers while the one that did I put in as a sub document. The page numbers stopped at the one document because it already had a footer as part of its template. And when I tried to insert page numbers, it replaced the existing footer. Is there a way to add page numbers without disturbing the existing footer?

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  1. Suzanne S Barnhill 277.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-05-17T11:52:49+00:00

    The easiest way is to access the footer, place the insertion point where you want the page number to be, and press Alt+Shift+P. If you want one of the fancy page numbers, you can use the Page Number menu in the Header & Footer group on the Header & Footer tab. Just be sure to choose Current Position instead of one of the other options.

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  2. HansV 462.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-05-17T11:50:13+00:00

    Double-click in the footer area.

    Place the insertion point where you want the page number.

    Press Ctrl+F9 to insert field brackets { } (do not type { } yourself, that won't work).

    Type the word PAGE between the brackets. You should now see { PAGE }

    Press F9 to hide the field code.

    Double-click in the main body of the document.

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