How to Insert Page Numbers on Opposite Sides in Microsoft Word @erinwrightwriting

Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Learn how to insert even and odd page numbers on opposite sides of the page in Microsoft Word.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016. In addition, the steps are similar in Word for the web.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 How to Insert Page Numbers on Opposite Sides of the Page
02:55 Conclusion

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Insert Page Numbers on Opposite Sides in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/page-numbers-on-opposite-sides-in-microsoft-word

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