How to Skip First Page Number in Word
Word documents often come with page numbers, which can be useful for organizing content and keeping track of your document’s length. However, sometimes you may want to skip the page number on the first page to maintain a clean and professional look. Whether you’re creating a report, a presentation, or any other type of document, this guide will walk you through the steps to skip the first page number in Word.
1. Open your Word document and navigate to the page where you want to start numbering.
2. Click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the Word window.
3. In the “Header & Footer” section, click on “Header” to open the header area of your document.
4. Once the header area is open, click on the “Page Number” button located in the “Header & Footer Tools Design” tab. From the dropdown menu, select “Format Page Numbers.”
5. In the “Format Page Numbers” dialog box, click on the “Numbering” tab.
6. Look for the “Start at” field and enter the page number where you want the numbering to begin. For example, if you want to start numbering from page 2, enter “2” in the field.
7. Click “OK” to apply the changes.
8. Close the header area by clicking on the “Close Header and Footer” button in the “Header & Footer Tools Design” tab.
9. Your document should now display the first page without a page number, and the numbering will start from the specified page.
It’s important to note that if you have multiple sections in your document, you may need to adjust the page numbering settings for each section separately. To do this, click on the “Link to Previous” button in the “Header & Footer Tools Design” tab, and make sure it is not selected. This will allow you to customize the page numbering for each section as needed.
By following these simple steps, you can easily skip the first page number in Word and create a well-organized document that meets your specific needs.
