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How to Fix Microsoft Word not Going to Next Page
Tested and trusted fixes to get Word to go to the next page
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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When typing on Microsoft Word and you get to the end of a page, it naturally creates and goes to the next page. But what happens if Word deviates from the norm and stays on the current page?
Firstly, know that this is likely caused by formatting settings such as the Pagination options. But it is still not the most difficult issue to fix, as these settings can be easily reversed.
In this guide, we have prepared quick and effective methods to help you restore normal service on Word.
Why is Microsoft Word not going to the next page?
The factors that can cause Microsoft Word not to go to the next page are within a close circle. Below are some of the notable ones:
How can I fix Microsoft Word if it is not going to the next page?
1. Insert page breaks
Word puts an automatic page break at the end of each page in your document by default. However, this might change due to some settings in document properties.
In this case, you can make Microsoft Word go to the next page by creating a manual page break. While this might leave some extra spaces sometime, it will surely yield the desired result.
2. Check the formatting options
Another quick solution that can help you force Microsoft Word to go to the next page is to make sure your formatting settings are favorable.
3. Transfer the Word file to another document
With this, Microsoft Word text and pictures should go to the next page when it reaches the end of a page. Note that this option works if you are experiencing this problem in an existing document.
If it also occurs when you select the blank document option to create a new document, perform the steps below to rename the Normal template:
By running this command, you should be able to restore Word’s default setting and prevent macros, and formatting, preventing Microsoft Word from going to the next page when necessary.
4. Update or repair Word
It can be frustrating if Microsoft Word won’t go to the next page when a page is filled. But with the solutions in this guide, you should be able to rectify this.
Similarly, if you are getting aWord can’t do this because a dialog box is openerror, check our expert-written guide to fix it.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
