Numbering pages

One of the most usual uses for headers and footers is to add page numbers to documents.

Automatic page numbers

To add a page number to text:

  1. Place the caret where you want the page number to appear on your page, for example in the footer.
  2. Display the Inserts sub-menu from the Extra menu.
  3. Choose Page #.... The Insert page number dialogue box will appear.
  4. Select the page number format you want from the list and click OK.
  5. The page number will appear in your document in the format you chose.

To place a page number in a number cell in a spreadsheet document, you will need to use the PAGE function, which displays the current page number within the cell, and enables you to distinguish between x- and y-pages.