How to Remove Blank Pages in Microsoft Word - Step-by-Step Guide - with Microsoft Support
Are you struggling with a mysterious blank page in your Word document? Don't worry, it's a common issue caused by page breaks or hidden paragraph markers. Follow these steps to remove blank pages and maintain the seamless flow of your document.
1. Identify the Blank Page in the Middle of the Document:
- Go to the blank page in your document.
- Press Ctrl+⇧Shift+8 on Windows or ⌘Cmd+8 on Mac to display paragraph markers (¶).
- Look for a small black square next to a paragraph marker on both the blank page and the page after it.
- Right-click the paragraph marker ¶ with the corresponding black bullet point.
- Select "Paragraph…" and go to the "Lines and Page Breaks" tab.
- Uncheck the "Page break before" option (if enabled) and click OK.
- Highlight the ¶ marks and/or Page Break lines with your mouse.
- Delete them using the Delete key.
- Check the previous page for any extra page breaks and remove them as well.
2. Deal with the Blank Last Page in the Document:
- Go to the blank last page in your document.
- Press Ctrl+⇧Shift+8 on Windows or ⌘Cmd+8 on Mac to display paragraph markers (¶).
- Delete all the paragraph markers on the blank page.
- If there's only one paragraph marker at the top, continue with the following steps.
- Click the Home tab and highlight the paragraph marker.
- Click the font size and replace it with 01, then press Enter or Return.
- Press Ctrl+⇧Shift+8 on Windows or ⌘Cmd+8 on Mac to hide the paragraph markers again.
- If the blank page persists, reduce the bottom margin size by clicking the Layout tab, selecting Margins, choosing Custom Margins, and setting the bottom margin to 0.3 inches.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove unwanted blank pages from your Word documents. Ensure a clean and professional presentation by eliminating those pesky blank spaces.