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Insert a Page Number Field

One of the most common reasons for creating a header or footer in a document is to add page numbering. Word 2007 offers all kinds of fancy page numbering options, but most of the time, all I want is a plain old number. To add one quickly, position the insertion point where the number should appear and press Alt + Shift + P to insert a page number field.

If that’s too easy for you, check this out for a harder page number trick.