Automatically update page numbering without using F9

Is there a way to have a document automatically update the page numbering (using Page X of Y) without having to select all and press F9? It seems to update automatically on pages 2+, but page 1 does not update if pages are added or deleted. Please help!
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Assuming that Page X of Y is in the header or footer, both the PAGE and NUMPAGES fields should update properly.

Note that you can force repagination by switching to Print Preview (Ctrl+F2) and then go back to your previous view (ESC). Doing so would also update the fields.
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Last updated November 13, 2024 Views 499 Applies to: