How to Assign Different Number to Specific Pages of Thesis/Dissertation (English)

In this comprehensive video tutorial, learn the art of creating intricate documents with varying page number formats using Microsoft Word. Whether you're working on lengthy reports, theses, dissertations, or any document needing distinct sections, this guide has you covered.

Are you struggling with creating different page number styles in a single Word document? Look no further! Join us as we delve into the world of sectioned document formatting. With our step-by-step instructions and valuable insights, you'll be able to effortlessly insert different page numbers in various sections of your document.

Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step1: Open Your Word Document:
Open the Word document in which you want to have different page numbers for different sections.
Step 2: Insert Section Breaks:
Place your cursor at the end of the content where you want the page numbers to change. Go to the "Layout" tab in the ribbon.
Step 3: Insert Section Break:
Click on the "Breaks" option, and choose the type of section break you want:
"Next Page" for a new section on the next page.
Step 4: Navigate to Header/Footer:
Double-click on the header or footer area where you want to insert the page number.
Step 5: Link to Previous:
If the header/footer from the previous section is linked, make sure to deselect "Link to Previous" in the "Design" tab. This allows you to have independent headers/footers for each section.
Step 6: Insert Page Number:
Click on the "Page Number" button in the "Header & Footer" section of the ribbon. Choose the format you want, such as Arabic or Roman numerals.
Step 7: Format Page Numbers:
If you want to start page numbers from a specific number (e.g., i, ii, iii or 1, 2, 3) for different sections, click on the page number in the header/footer, go to the "Format Page Numbers" option, and specify the starting number.
Step 8: Repeat for Other Sections:
Repeat steps 2-7 for other sections where you want different page numbers. Remember to use appropriate section breaks.
Save and Preview:
Save your document. You can now preview your document to see how the page numbers change in different sections.

Remember that this method provides flexibility in terms of page numbering and header/footer styles across different sections of your Word document. Whether you're a student tackling a thesis, an academic working on a dissertation, or a professional crafting detailed reports, this technique will save you time and frustration. Say goodbye to the hassle of manual adjustments and say hello to a polished, professional document.