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This tag covers discussions about page numbering in Microsoft Word documents, including how to start page numbers on a specific page, such as the third page, and how to combine page numbering with alternating headers for odd and even pages. Users seek help with page breaks, section breaks, and formatting issues that arise when trying to control where page numbers begin and how they interact with headers. Common problems include page numbers shifting or not starting as intended when headers are added. The tag is relevant for anyone working with complex document layouts in Word, particularly for reports, theses, or books that require professional formatting.
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    Page Numbering Problems.

    I’ve been trying to transfer text set out in chapters from an A4 manuscript to a KDP 5 x 8 manuscript template. However, when I copy and paste from A4 into the 5 x 8 template, my page numbers behave strangely. Generally, when transferring, the page numbering is fine in the template up to page...
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    Windows 7 How to Add Page Numbers and Alternating Headers Starting from the Third Page

    I am trying to add a page number series on the bottom of the pages and alternating headers at the top, odd and even pages, and to begin these on the third page of my document. I cannot get it to do this. The page numbering shanges when I try to add the alterning header, and none of it will...
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    • alternating headers document setup formatting header/footer microsoft word odd even pages page breaks page numbering third page troubleshooting
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    • Forum: Windows Software