Include total number of pages in the page number in Word

Insert Page X of Y

If you have a header or footer already, click or tap where you want to put the page number first.

1. Go to Insert > Page Number.

2. Do one of the following:

   • Select Current Position if you have a header or footer.
   • Select a location if you have no header or footer yet.

3. Scroll until you see Page X of Y and select a format.

4. Select Close Header and Footer, or double-click anywhere outside the header or footer area.

1. Double-click in the footer or header where you want page numbering.
2. Go to Header & Footer > Footer, and then scroll to find and select Semaphore.
3. Select Close Header and Footer or double-click anywhere outside of the header or footer areas to exit.

See also

Start page numbering later in your document

1. Go to Insert > Page Numbers
2. Select Include Page Count for an X of Y format.
3. Choose a location.

To remove page numbers, repeat these steps but choose Remove Page Numbers.