page numbering format Word 2008

[Connie_Schenk]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)

Am new user to Word and would like to know how to make page numbers read: 1 of # in the header, rather than just the number appearing. I am used to that from my WordPerfect program, and am hoping that somebody can tell me how to get that with Word.

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Connie -

Not only can you do it but you can do it in several ways. It just depends on
the nature of your document as to which would be preferable. The simplest is
to go to the Header, then from the Insert Menu> AutoText select Page X of Y.

You may also find this article to be of interest. Although primarily
oriented toward PC Word it still "fits" Mac Word very well:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/General/WordVsWordPerfect.htm

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[Connie_Schenk]

Hi Connie -

Not only can you do it but you can do it in several ways. It just depends on
the nature of your document as to which would be preferable. The simplest is
to go to the Header, then from the Insert Menu> AutoText select Page X of Y.

You may also find this article to be of interest. Although primarily
oriented toward PC Word it still "fits" Mac Word very well:

<http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/General/WordVsWordPerfect.htm>

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

Bob, thanks for your very helpful response. Perhaps you can answer another question. How can I insert a simple horizontal line in a document? And how can I make Insert line into my tool bar so I can access this action easily? connie

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Connie -

I almost missed your current question because you sandwiched it in between
the original & my response - it came up quoted as a part of my reply.
Regardless of one's preference for top posting v. bottom posting it's best
to follow the method established in the thread

As far as a horizontal line: there are a few options depending on the
purpose it's intended to serve. The most likely is that you're actually
looking to apply what is called a Paragraph Border - which flows with the
text - rather than a drawn line. You can apply a Bottom Border in several
ways, the first of which is to type 3 consecutive - , _ , = , or *
characters & press return [assuming the AutoFormat As You Type features are
active]. However, it's frequently advised to turn that feature off, so...

Another option is to use the Borders & Shading command from the Format menu,
but it's more readily available from the Toolbox's Formatting Palette.

If you really need to use it frequently I would recommend that you become
familiar with the use of Styles to do your formatting. Borders as well as
Shading & literally any other formatting can be applied by way of a properly
defined Style. Doing so renders a far more stable document than relying on
direct formatting - and using Styles is a significantly more efficient &
consistent method of formatting as well.

If you still prefer a button can be added to a toolbar & or a keystroke
assigned to the command through Tools> Customize Toolbars & Menus.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac