Any Microsoft Word document over a couple of pages usually has a page number, in the header or footer. By inserting one of Word’s page-numbering fields, these numbers are dynamic—updating as ...

Microsoft Word’s page numbering feature is so powerful and flexible that it often confuses users. Knowing how to use Word’s four page-numbering fields will clarify most every usage.

If page numbers are disappearing in your Microsoft Word document, disable 'Link to Previous', switch to Print Layout view, show white space between pages, etc.