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
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Quickly Insert Page Numbers | Free |
| 2 | 2. Set Page Number Format | Free |
| 3 | 3. Remove Page Numbers | Free |
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
- Open the document where you want to add page numbers.
- Open any available Page Number entry point.
- Select a preset page number style, such as centered in the header or centered in the footer.
- 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
- Open the document and click Insert.
- Click Page Number, then select More Settings.
- Choose a numbering format, such as Arabic numerals or a Page 1 style.
- Set the page number position and apply range.
- If needed, use Reset Page Number to set the starting number.
- Select Different First Page or Different Odd & Even Pages based on your layout needs.
- 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
- Double-click the inserted page number area in the document.
- Find Delete in the floating menu.
- Click Delete to expand the drop-down menu.
- 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.