How to Delete a Page in Microsoft Word

Deleting pages in Microsoft Word can sometimes be tricky, especially when dealing with blank pages or pages with stubborn formatting. Whether you need to remove a page filled with content or a blank page that won't go away, there are efficient methods to get the job done.

Deleting a Blank Page in Microsoft Word

Blank pages can appear in Word documents due to extra paragraph marks or page breaks, and they can be stubborn to remove using conventional methods. Here's how to delete a blank page effectively.

Step 1: Enable the display of paragraph marks to identify hidden formatting symbols causing the blank page. Click on the ¶ symbol in the 'Home' tab of the toolbar.

Step 2: Once the paragraph marks are visible, navigate to the blank page. You'll see the formatting symbols that are creating the extra page.

Step 3: Highlight all the paragraph marks on the blank page. You cannot select them by dragging from right to left; instead, drag from left to right or double-click on each paragraph mark to select it.

Step 4: Press the Delete key to remove the selected paragraph marks. This should eliminate the blank page from your document.

The blank page should now be deleted, and you can confirm this by checking the page count at the bottom left corner of the Word window.

Deleting a Page with Content in Microsoft Word

If you need to delete a page that contains text, images, or other content, there's a quick method to select and remove it without manually highlighting everything.

Step 1: Place your cursor anywhere on the page you wish to delete.

Step 2: Press CTRL + G to open the 'Go To' dialog box.

Step 3: In the 'Enter page number' field, type \page and click on 'Go To'. This action will select all the content on the current page.