how to add page number in word

To add page numbers in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

1. Go to the "Insert" tab on the top toolbar.
2. Click on "Page Number" in the Header & Footer section.
3. Choose the location (top, bottom, or margins) and style of the page numbers you want.
4. If you don't want the page number on the first page, select "Different First Page" in the Header & Footer tools.
5. To start numbering from a specific number (e.g., starting at 1 on the second page), go to "Page Number" > "Format Page Numbers" and set the "Start at" value accordingly.
6. When finished, select "Close Header and Footer" or press Esc to exit.

This will add page numbers throughout the document with options to customize their placement and formatting.