This will become clearer if you put page numbers on the OUTSIDE. A right-hand FACING page may appear on the left side of your screen when you are viewing the document as TWO PAGES. When working in Microsoft Word, this can be a bit confusing. Page ONE is always an ODD-NUMBERED and RIGHT-HAND page. You want page ONE and all other ODD-NUMBERED pages to be right-hand pages.In most cases page one is also the first page of Chapter One. To begin page numbering you must first insert a SECTION BREAK on the last page prior to where you want page ONE to begin.On an odd numbered page, the Page Number should be on the Outside Right. Page Numbers should be positioned “Bottom of page (Footer)” On an even numbered page, the Page Number should be on the Outside Left.Also, keep the font and the font size consistent for a professional-looking book. Actually, you may use any font you want however, it is best to use an easy-to-read font. Body Text should be set to 10 to 12 point Times New Roman text font.This will make the chapter location and the page numbering easier to visualize. Once the file has been inserted, view the page size on your as TWO PAGES.If your book is in separate files, for example each chapter in its own file, you must INSERT Chapter One, then place the cursor at the END of Chapter One and INSERT Chapter Two, and so on, into the main book file.You have now put your book in the correct basic format. With the above described blank document open in Microsoft Word, go to the top Tool Bar and the INSERT tab. You are now ready to put your book into this format.Indent the first sentence of the paragraph using the SPECIAL box and FIRST LINE by 0.5” as shown below.
#HOW TO FORMAT PAGE NUMBERS IN WORD 16 FULL#
This creates space for the binding of the book. Set your MARGINS to Mirror Margins with the Inside Margins being.Set your PAPER SIZE to Custom 5.25” x 8.25”.In MICROSOFT WORD, open a NEW Document and click on PAGE SETUP under PAGE LAYOUT.
To format to our other sizes, please change the “PAPER SIZE” per the following instructions. The most common and most economical trim sizes is 5.25 inches wide x 8.25 inches tall.The Directions below are for MS Word 7 and 10 Be sure your book is in ONE electronic file.These steps include including setting up the correct trim size, setting up the correct margins, formatting the text, and numbering the pages. Here are the basics steps on formatting your manuscript in Microsoft Word for self publication.