How to Delete a Page in Microsoft Word
Remove a normal page, unwanted blank page, page break or section break in Microsoft Word.
Delete normal page content
- Select the page content and delete it.
- Check the following page because Word will reflow text automatically.
Remove a blank page
- Turn on formatting marks.
- Delete extra paragraph marks first.
- A final paragraph after a table can sometimes push a blank page.
Remove a page break
- Select the visible Page Break marker and delete it.
Be careful with section breaks
- Section breaks can control headers, footers, margins and orientation.
- Deleting one can merge formatting between sections.
Use the Navigation Pane for long documents
In a long report, the Navigation Pane can help you confirm which headings and sections surround the unwanted page. It does not delete the page by itself, but it reduces the risk of removing the wrong content when several pages look similar.
After any deletion, scan the document outline and page count again. Removing a page can shift later headings and references.
Understand why blank pages appear after tables
Word requires a paragraph after a table, including when the table is the final object in the document. If that paragraph does not fit on the same page, Word can create what looks like an inexplicable blank final page.
Instead of deleting structural content blindly, make that required paragraph smaller or adjust spacing so it fits without affecting the table.
Protect section formatting
Before deleting a section break, note the orientation, margins, columns, header/footer linkage and page-number settings on both sides. The section after the break can inherit formatting when the break is removed.
For complex reports, save a copy before editing section breaks so you can compare or restore the original structure.