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Page numbers aren't updating

I have a document that contains a table of contents, header, and page numbers. Currently it is at 10 pages, and when I am on the 10th page, the numbering shows "Page 10 of 10". When I type/Ctrl+Enter to a new page, it shows "Page 11 of 10". There is a page after page 10 that is not part of the numbering, however (section break, I believe), so could that be the problem? Is there a way to fix this?

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If the Y part of "Page X of Y" is a SECTIONPAGES field rather than NUMPAGES, that could explain the problem. Activate the header/footer view, for example by double-clicking the header. Press Alt+F9 to show/hide field codes. Change SECTIONPAGES to NUMPAGES, if necessary. Press F9 to update.
Stefan Blom
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MS 365, Win 11 Pro
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Last updated October 1, 2021 Views 1,285 Applies to: