Hello there! As a document formatting expert with extensive experience in Microsoft Word, I'm here to guide you through the process of adding your last name and page numbers to a Word document. This is a common task for academic papers, reports, and other formal documents where it's important to keep track of the document's authorship and pagination.

Step 1: Adding Your Last Name

To add your last name to a Word document, you'll want to use the header. The header is the area at the top of each page and is a great place to include your name, as well as other document information like the title and page number.


1. Open the Header
- Double-click on the top margin of the first page of your document. This will open the Header & Footer Tools Design tab in Word.


2. Insert Your Last Name
- Once in the header, simply type your last name. You can format it as you wish (bold, italic, etc.) to make it stand out.


3. Consistent Last Name Across All Pages
- If you want your last name to appear on every page, make sure the "Different Odd & Even Pages" and "Different First Page" options are unchecked in the Header & Footer group on the Design tab.


4. Close the Header
- After you've added your last name, click anywhere outside the header area to close it and return to the main document.

Step 2: Adding Page Numbers

Adding page numbers is a straightforward process, but there are several ways to customize them to fit your document's needs.


1. Open the Header or Footer
- As with adding your last name, double-click the top or bottom margin of the page to open the Header & Footer Tools.


2. Insert Page Numbers
- Go to the Header & Footer tab, and in the Page Number group, click where you want the page number to appear (either on the left, center, or right).


3. Choose a Page Number Style
- After clicking, you'll see options for the page number style and position. Choose the one that suits your document's formatting requirements.


4. Use Field Code for Advanced Options
- If you need to insert a field code for more complex page numbering (like starting at a number other than 1 or using Roman numerals for the front matter), follow these steps:
- Click in the header or footer where you want the page number to appear.
- Go to the Header & Footer tab, click on Field.
- In the Field names list, click Page, and then click OK.


5. Change the Numbering Format
- If you want to change how the page numbers are formatted (e.g., from 1, 2, 3 to A, B, C), go to the Header & Footer tab, click on Page Number, and then click Format Page Numbers.
- In the Format Page Numbers dialog box, you can choose the numbering style and start at a specific number if needed.


6. Close the Header or Footer
- Once you've added and formatted the page numbers, click outside the header or footer area to close it.

Step 3: Final Touches

After adding your last name and page numbers, it's a good idea to print a copy of your document or view it in Print Layout mode to ensure everything looks as expected. Check for consistency, proper alignment, and that your last name and page numbers appear on all pages as intended.

Remember, the key to a well-formatted document is attention to detail. Take the time to review and adjust as needed to maintain a professional appearance throughout your document.

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Use the Page field code to insert page numbersDouble-click the header or the footer area (near the top or bottom of the page).On the Header & Footer, tab, click Field.In the Field names list, click Page, and then click OK. ... To change the numbering format, click Header & Footer > Page Number > Format Page Numbers.More items...read more >>