How to Insert Page Number in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 12, 2026

Use Insert Page Number in WPS on Windows with 3 how-to topics: quickly insert page numbers, set page number format, and remove page numbers; 3 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Quickly Insert Page Numbers

Entry point:

  • Insert tab → Page Number
  • Home tab → Insert → Page Number
  • Page tab → Page Number
  • Insert tab → Header & Footer → Page Number
  • Page tab → Header & Footer → Page Number
  1. Open the document where you want to add page numbers.
  2. Open any available Page Number entry point.
  3. Select a preset page number style, such as centered in the header or centered in the footer.
  4. Confirm the selection, and the page numbers will be added to the document automatically.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: A page number appears in the header or footer area.
  • Next actions: You can continue editing the document or move on to page number formatting.
  • No side effects: The original body content stays unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not finish selecting a preset style, the page number will not be inserted.
  • Environment limits: The document must be editable.

2. Set Page Number Format

Entry point: Insert tab → Page Number → More Settings

  1. Open the document and click Insert.
  2. Click Page Number, then select More Settings.
  3. Choose a numbering format, such as Arabic numerals or a Page 1 style.
  4. Set the page number position and apply range.
  5. If needed, use Reset Page Number to set the starting number.
  6. Select Different First Page or Different Odd & Even Pages based on your layout needs.
  7. Confirm the settings to apply the result.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The page number style, position, or numbering rule updates based on your settings.
  • Next actions: You can continue inserting, removing, or adjusting other header and footer content.
  • No side effects: Unselected page ranges are not changed by mistake.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not confirm the apply range, the numbering scope may not match your expectation.
  • Environment limits: Some settings depend on the current page structure and layout of the document.

3. Remove Page Numbers

Entry point: Double-click an inserted page number → Delete

  1. Double-click the inserted page number area in the document.
  2. Find Delete in the floating menu.
  3. Click Delete to expand the drop-down menu.
  4. Select This Page, Entire Document, This Page and Before, This Page and After, or another available delete range as needed.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The page numbers are removed from the selected range.
  • Next actions: You can insert a new page number style or continue editing the document.
  • No side effects: Unselected ranges keep their original page number settings.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not check the delete range first, you may remove more page numbers than intended.
  • Environment limits: Available delete options may vary depending on page or section status.