Insert Page Break in MS Word Documents

A page break in Microsoft Word is used to control the layout and pagination of your document. Page breaks are useful when you want to control where specific content or sections begin and end on a page. Here’s an explanation with an example:

Example: Let’s say you’re working on a report, and you want to ensure that a new chapter always starts on a new page. To solve this problem, you can insert page breaks after each chapter’s conclusion to ensure that the next chapter begins on a fresh page.

How to Insert a Page Break in Microsoft Word:

Here are the steps to insert a page break in your Word document:

Method 1: Using the Ribbon

1. Open your Microsoft Word document.
2. Position your cursor where you want to insert the page break.
3. Go to the “Insert” tab in the ribbon at the top of the Word window.
4. In the “Pages” group, you’ll see an option called “Page Break.” Click on it.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcut (Windows)

You can also use a keyboard shortcut to quickly insert a page break:

1. Position your cursor where you want to insert the page break.
2. Press “Ctrl” + “Enter” on your keyboard. This will insert a page break at the cursor’s location.

Method 3: Using the Page Break Command (Mac)

On Mac, you can insert a page break using the following steps:

1. Position your cursor where you want to insert the page break.
2. Go to the “Insert” menu at the top of the Word window.
3. Select “Break” and then choose “Page” from the dropdown menu.

Result: After inserting a page break, the content following the page break will start on a new page, ensuring better document organization. This is particularly useful for creating documents with distinct sections, chapters, or headings that should always begin on a new page for readability and structure.