How to remove blank pages in a WORD document

I removed all the data and images from the pages at the end of a WORD document and I want to remove the actual blank pages. I found numerous answers here that sound like they would give me a solution, but apparently they apply to a different version of WORD than I am using. My Account>About Word shows Version 2106(Build 14131.20278 Click-to-Run). I tried selecting one of the blank pages to cut it, but it doesn't highlight anything to cut.

I realize that I can simply use the print option to not prrint the blank page(s), but it seems there should be a way to delete those pages.

TIA for your help.
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Manoela Moyses

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Hi and thanks for getting in touch. My name is Manoela. I'm an independent expert for Microsoft and a Microsoft products fan like you. I will be happy to help you today.
Ok, let's go to the explanation: if the blank page is at the end of the document, scroll to the end of the document by pressing Ctrl+End on your keyboard, then press Backspace. If the blank page is caused by extra paragraphs or a manual isolated page break, this should quickly remove it.

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There can be many reasons for blank pages.

See Deleting “Blank” Pages by Suzanne Barnhill, MVP.

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The specific version of Word you are running makes no difference with regards to blank pages. The most common causes are (1) excessive blank paragraphs, (2) section breaks or (3) a table at the very end of a document. This is discussed in detail in the article for which Charles has already provided a link: http://wordfaqs.ssbarnhill.com/BlankPage.htm.

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