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Microsoft 365 Word (2023): Formatting Pages
Learn to apply page formatting in Microsoft 365 WordPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 4 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Catherine Smith 4 Lessons · 8m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
When Microsoft 365 Word loads, an 8 ½ x 11 standard letter size page will appear on the screen by default. The page will have preset margins of 1 inch on the top, bottom, left, and right. While these defaults are suitable for many requirements, there may be occasions when the default page settings need to be changed. We will use the layout tab on the ribbon to identify formatting options that affect changes to the entire page. The header and footer feature creates a space at the top or bottom of the page to insert custom text, dates, or automatic page numbers.
In these lessons, you will learn to change the page orientation, reset the page margins, and add a header and footer to the page. We will also cover page numbers and inserting text or automatic numbers into the header or footer.
What You'll Learn
- Explore page orientation options in Microsoft 365 Word
- Change paper size and reset page margins using the layout tab
- Add headers and footers to insert custom text, dates, or page numbers
- Apply automatic and custom page numbers to a document
Key Takeaways
- When Microsoft 365 Word loads, it displays a standard 8 1/2 x 11 letter size page with preset 1 inch margins on the top, bottom, left, and right by default.
- The layout tab on the ribbon contains formatting options that affect changes to the entire page, such as orientation and margins.
- The header and footer feature creates space at the top or bottom of the page to insert custom text, dates, or automatic page numbers.
- Although the default page settings suit many requirements, there are occasions when they need to be changed, including orientation, margins, and page numbering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What page formatting topics does this course cover?
It covers changing page orientation, resetting page margins, changing paper size, and adding headers, footers, and page numbers in Microsoft 365 Word.
What are the default page settings in Microsoft 365 Word?
By default, an 8 1/2 x 11 standard letter size page appears with preset margins of 1 inch on the top, bottom, left, and right.
Where do I find the page formatting options in Word?
The course uses the layout tab on the ribbon to identify formatting options that affect changes to the entire page.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in Microsoft Word, word processing, document formatting, the page editor, page layout, and page numbering.
What lessons are included?
The lessons are Changing Paper Size & Orientation, Changing the Page Margins, Using Headers and Footers, and Applying Page Numbers.
