MS word (insert page number from first page)

 To add page numbers to your Microsoft Word document, follow these steps:

1. **Open Your Document**:

   Open the Microsoft Word document that you want to add page numbers to.

2. **Insert Page Numbers**:

   Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon at the top of the Word window.

3. **Page Number**:

   In the "Header & Footer" section of the "Insert" tab, you'll find the "Page Number" button. Click on it.

4. **Choose a Location**:

   A dropdown menu will appear with various options for adding page numbers. Select the option that corresponds to where you want the page numbers to appear in your document. Common options include:

   - **Top of Page**: Page numbers will be added at the top of each page.

   - **Bottom of Page**: Page numbers will be added at the bottom of each page.

   - **Page Margins**: Page numbers will be added at the left or right margin of each page.

5. **Select a Style**:

   After choosing a location, you'll see a list of available page number styles. Click on the style you prefer. If you want more control over the appearance of the page numbers, you can select "Format Page Numbers" from the bottom of the list.

6. **Customize Format** (Optional):

   If you selected "Format Page Numbers," a dialog box will appear. Here, you can customize the format, such as starting page number, numbering style (1, 2, 3 or i, ii, iii), and more. Adjust the settings according to your preferences and click "OK" when done.

7. **View Your Page Numbers**:

   The selected page numbers will now be added to your document. You can see them in the location you chose. The actual page numbers will be automatically inserted as you navigate through the document.

8. **Header and Footer Tools (Design Tab)**:

   When you insert page numbers, you'll notice that the "Header & Footer Tools" tab (also known as the "Design" tab) becomes active. This tab allows you to further customize the appearance of your page numbers, such as adjusting alignment, font, and spacing.

Remember that the steps might vary slightly depending on the version of Microsoft Word you're using. These instructions are based on Microsoft Word 2016 and later versions.