Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to add line numbers in Microsoft Word. After adding the line numbers, we will look at how to change the numbering options, which include starting at a different number, changing the numbering increment, and adjusting the spacing between the number and text.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word for Mac (Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac), Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:55 How to Add Line Numbers
02:14 How to Change the Line Numbering Options

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Add Line Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/line-numbers-in-microsoft-word

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💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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