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Page Numbers go from being useable to Grayed Out

Hi there, I am using Office 365 and running Windows 8.1.

I am using Word to complete uni assignments. When I start a document for the first time the option of inserting page numbers is there. I use it, save it. But when I reopen the document that saving has dropped off and then the page number tab is grayed out and not useable. I have searched on these forums for solutions but nothing seems to be working. I have gone through the steps here. But so far nothing. I have even uninstalled/fixed then reinstalled the programme.

I have also tried the QUICK PARTS then FIELD option, but then it puts the page number in the top left of the page, for my uni standards the page number needs to be in the bottom right. 

I think I have got a quick fix, but would really like something that works properly.

Thanks for any ideas in advance.

Tracy.

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To put a page number at the bottom right of the page, double-click to open the header, then scroll down to the footer. In the footer paragraph, press Ctrl+R to right-align the paragraph (if there is other text in the footer, insert tab characters to get to the built-in right-aligned tab stop at the right margin). Press Alt+Shift+P to insert a page number.

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Last updated December 12, 2022 Views 1,907 Applies to: