Insert Page Number in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 12, 2026

When you use Insert Page Number in WPS on Windows, common questions usually involve page number display, numbering continuity, and delete range selection; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why are page numbers applied to the whole document after insertion?

  1. Preset page number styles usually apply directly to the current page area of the document.
  2. If the document does not use extra section settings, page numbers continue through the whole document.
  3. If you need to adjust the scope, open More Settings and review the apply range options.

How do I fix page numbers that are not continuous?

  1. First, check whether the document contains different page ranges or section settings.
  2. Open More Settings and review whether the starting number has been reset.
  3. Set the starting number again and confirm whether the final numbering is continuous.

Can I change the page number style only for the first page or for odd and even pages?

  1. Open the Page Number settings from Insert.
  2. Go to More Settings.
  3. Select Different First Page or Different Odd & Even Pages as needed, then confirm the result.

How to remove page numbers in WPS without deleting them from the whole document?

  1. Double-click the page number area first to enter the editable state.
  2. After you click Delete, review the available delete ranges in the drop-down menu.
  3. Select This Page or another target range before confirming the removal.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Page numberA number shown at the top or bottom of a page to identify the page order in a document.
Header and footerEditable areas at the top or bottom of a page, often used for page numbers, titles, or dates.
Starting numberThe number from which page numbering begins, used when a document should start from a specific page number.
Apply rangeThe page range where page number settings take effect, used to control numbering for the whole document or part of it.