Common questions about Insert Page Number usually involve numbering continuity, display range, and format changes; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why are my page numbers not continuous?
- Check whether the document contains section breaks or different apply range settings.
- Open Insert → Page Number → More Settings.
- Check whether Restart Page Numbering is enabled or whether different sections use different starting numbers.
- Align the related settings and confirm the page order again.
Why is there no page number on the first page?
- Open More Settings for page numbers.
- Check whether Different First Page is selected.
- If you want the first page to show a page number, clear that option.
- Return to the document and review the first-page result.
Can I remove page numbers from only one page or one section?
- Double-click the page number area on the target page.
- Click Delete.
- Choose a range such as This Page or This Section.
- Confirm whether the deletion result matches your expectation.
Can I change the numbering format after inserting page numbers?
- Click Insert → Page Number → More Settings.
- Choose a different numbering format, position, or starting number.
- Adjust the apply range if needed.
- Confirm to save the changes.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Page number | The visible number shown on a document page to identify page order. |
| Header and footer | Fixed areas at the top or bottom of a page where page numbers, titles, and similar content can appear. |
| Apply range | The page range where a page number setting takes effect, such as the whole document or part of it. |
| Restart page numbering | A setting that starts page numbering again from a specified number. |