Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to create and save custom page numbers in Microsoft Word. Once saved, your custom page numbers can be reused in any of your future documents.

We will also look at how to delete your custom page numbers from the Page Numbers style menu when they are no longer needed.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 How to Customize Page Numbers
01:56 How to Save Custom Page Numbers for Reuse
03:18 How to Delete Saved Custom Page Numbers

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Save Custom Page Numbers in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/save-custom-page-numbers-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/M87kQpf5wLQ

How to Combine Text and Page Numbers in Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/sQxX1h-G8Pk

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

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

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