A step-by-step guide on adding and configuring page numbers in Google Docs, including positioning and customization options.

  • Adding Page Numbers in Google Docs. This guide demonstrates how to add page numbers to your Google Docs document. Follow these steps to easily incorporate and customize page numbering.
  • Open the Insert menu to add page numbers to your document.
  • Navigate to the Headers & footers option in the Insert menu.
  • Select the location where you want to add the page numbers - e.g. Footer.
  • Click on Options to showcase various options that can be added to the Header/Footer.
  • Click on Page numbers to apply the settings. Page numbers now appear in the document footer.
  • Review the settings for the page numbers and make any changes as per requirement.
  • Click the Apply button to implement your page number settings.
  • Page Numbers Added Successfully. You've successfully added page numbers to your Google Docs document. Your document now displays properly configured page numbers in the footer, starting from page 1.