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how to remove a page in word

Removing a page in Microsoft Word is straightforward but depends on whether it's blank, has content, or is caused by breaks or formatting. Common methods work across recent versions like Word for Microsoft 365, as of February 2026.

Reveal Hidden Formatting First

Always start by showing paragraph marks and breaks to spot the issue.

  • Go to the Home tab and click the ¶ Show/Hide button (or press Ctrl + * on Windows, Cmd + 8 on Mac).
  • This reveals page breaks (look like "Page Break"), section breaks, or extra paragraph marks (¶) pushing content to a new page.
  • Pro tip : Blank pages often hide these—deleting them pulls content up without losing anything.

Method 1: Delete via Navigation Pane

Perfect for any page, especially blanks at the end.

  1. Click View > Navigation Pane (check "Pages" tab).
  1. Thumbnails show pages; click the one to delete (blue border appears).
  1. Press Delete. Works in desktop Word, not web version.

Method 2: Go To Command (Fast for Specific Pages)

Jump straight to tricky pages with a keyboard shortcut.

  • Press Ctrl + G (Windows) or Option + Cmd + G (Mac) to open "Go To."
  • Type \page , hit Enter; select the page, then Delete.
  • Close dialog and verify—repeat for stubborn extras.

Method 3: Manual Backspace for Middle/End Pages

For pages with visible breaks or partial content.

  1. Click at the start of the page after the one to remove.
  1. Hold Backspace (or Delete) until it pulls up—may need multiple presses for breaks.
  1. If a table or image spans pages, resize it: Select > drag handles or adjust Wrap Text in Format tab.

Fix Common Culprits

Extra pages often stem from formatting glitches.

Issue| Quick Fix| Why It Works 26
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Extra Paragraph Marks| Highlight ¶ > set font size to 1 pt (Home > Font Size).| Shrinks invisible space without deleting text.
Page/Section Breaks| Place cursor before break > Delete.| Merges pages seamlessly. 8
Large Margins| Layout > Margins > Narrow.| Reclaims space pushing content over. 2
Table at End| Right-click table > Table Properties > Options > uncheck "Allow row to break."| Fits table to prior page. 2
Headers/Footers| Double-click header > shrink/delete excess > Close.| Frees bottom space. 2

TL;DR at bottom: For most cases, Show/Hide ¶ + Navigation Pane or Go To \page + Delete does the trick—tested reliable in 2025-2026 guides.

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