Add 'Page X of Y' Page Numbers in Microsoft Word

This short tutorial shows how to add a 'Page 1 of 2' style page number to a Microsoft Word document. The method starts by inserting the page number in the header or footer, then adds a forward slash and a typed total so the label reads as 'Page X of Y'. The video runs about one and a half minutes and demonstrates the format directly in Word.

How to Make Page 1 of 2 In Word - ( X of Y Format ), by Abhay Zambare on YouTube. 1 min 28 s.

Video length
1 min 28 s
Time to do it
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
3

Limits and exclusions

  • The total page count is typed manually in the video (for example, /2).
  • The demonstration is specific to Microsoft Word.

Steps

  1. Insert a page number in the header or footer of the Word document.

  2. Type a forward slash after the page number, then type the total number of pages (for example, 2).

  3. Double-click inside the body of the document to exit the header or footer.

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