How to delete a page in Microsoft Word

Deleting a page in Microsoft Word can be done using several methods, depending on whether you’re dealing with a blank page, a specific page, or multiple pages. Here are the most common methods to delete a page in Microsoft Word:

Method 1: Using the Backspace or Delete Key

1. Navigate to the Page: Open your document in Microsoft Word.
2. Delete a Specific Page:

• Place the cursor at the beginning of the page you want to delete.
• Press the Backspace key or Delete key on your keyboard repeatedly until the content from that page is deleted.

1. Delete a Blank Page at the End:

• If there’s a blank page at the end of your document that you want to remove, place the cursor at the end of the preceding page (just after the content).
• Press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the blank page.

Method 2: Using the Navigation Pane (Microsoft Word 2010 and later)

1. Open the Navigation Pane:

• Go to the View tab on the Ribbon.
• Check the box for Navigation Pane in the Show group. This will open the Navigation Pane on the left side of the document.

1. Navigate to Pages:

• In the Navigation Pane, click on the Pages tab.
• Scroll through the list of pages or use the search box to find the page you want to delete.

1. Delete the Page:

• Once you’ve located the page you want to delete, right-click on the page thumbnail in the Navigation Pane.
• Select Delete from the context menu.

Method 3: Using Section Breaks (Advanced)

1. Show Formatting Marks:

• Go to the Home tab on the Ribbon.
• Click on the ¶ button (Show/Hide Paragraph Marks) to display formatting marks, including section breaks.

1. Identify Section Breaks:

• Section breaks can cause unwanted blank pages. Identify if there’s a section break causing the blank page you want to delete.

1. Delete Section Breaks:

• Place your cursor just before the section break.
• Press Delete to remove the section break. This might remove the blank page associated with that section break.

Notes:

• Content on Pages: Ensure you’re not deleting important content accidentally. Review the document before confirming deletion.
• Save Changes: Save your document after making changes to ensure you don’t lose any important edits.

By using these methods, you should be able to delete a page in Microsoft Word efficiently, whether they are specific pages, blank pages, or pages affected by section breaks.