Adding Page Numbers in Microsoft Word

This video tutorial explains how to add and customize page numbers in Microsoft Word. It covers basic and advanced methods for inserting page numbers, including how to exclude the first page from numbering. The tutorial also explains the use of headers and footers, and how to edit and close these sections. Viewers will learn to format page numbers, choose different styles, and ensure automatic numbering as the document grows.

Why might you want to exclude a page number from the front cover of a document?

• To avoid confusion with the table of contents

• To save ink

• To maintain a professional appearance

• To make the document shorter

Where can you find the option to insert page numbers in Microsoft Word?

• Layout tab

• Review tab

• Home tab

• Insert tab

What sections do page numbers typically appear in within a Word document?

• Margins

• Main Text

• Footnotes

• Header and Footer

How can you exit the header and footer editing mode?

• Pressing the Escape key

• Right-clicking and selecting 'Exit'

• Double-clicking the header

• Clicking the 'Close Header and Footer' button

What is the alternative method to open the header and footer for editing?

• Right-clicking the page

• Double-clicking the footer area

• Using the View tab

• Pressing Ctrl + H

How can you start page numbering from a different page number?

• By changing the font size

• By using the 'Format Page Numbers' option

• By inserting a section break

• By adjusting the page margins

What option should you select to remove the page number from the first page?

• Hide Page Number

• Skip First Page

• Different First Page

• Remove Page Number