How to Delete a Page in Word

  How to Delete a Page in Word

How to Delete a Page in Word

✅ Step 1: Show Paragraph Marks

• Go to the Home tab.

• Click on the ¶ (Show/Hide) icon to reveal hidden formatting marks.

• This helps you see extra spaces, page breaks, or empty paragraphs.

🔍 Step 2: Identify the Page You Want to Delete

• Scroll to the page you want to remove.

• Check if it contains:

• Text

• Blank lines

• Page breaks

• Section breaks

🧹 Step 3: Select the Content

• Click and drag your mouse to highlight all content on the page.

• If it’s a blank page, highlight any paragraph marks or page breaks.

⌨️ Step 4: Press Delete or Backspace

• Hit the Delete key (or Backspace) to remove the selected content.

• The page should disappear automatically.

🧠 Step 5: Use Navigation Pane (Optional)

• Go to View > Navigation Pane.

• Click Pages tab to see thumbnails.

• Select the page and delete its content directly.

🛠️ Step 6: Remove Extra Page Breaks (If Needed)

• If the page remains, check for:

  • Manual Page Breaks → Delete them.

  • Section Breaks → Be cautious; deleting them may affect formatting.