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LFD3290

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Feb 12, 2010, 4:54:01 PM2/12/10
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How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
numerical page numbering?

Suzanne S. Barnhill

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Press Alt+F9.

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Words into Type
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LFD3290

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Tahnk you!

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> .
>

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thanks a lot for you helpful answer.


> On Friday, February 12, 2010 4:54 PM LFD3290 wrote:

> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?


>> On Friday, February 12, 2010 6:30 PM Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:

>> Press Alt+F9.
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> http://word.mvps.org


>>> On Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:50 AM LFD3290 wrote:

>>> Tahnk you!
>>>
>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:


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Jill Rushing

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I'm trying to figure that out myself!

> On Friday, February 12, 2010 4:54 PM LFD3290 wrote:

> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

>> On Friday, February 12, 2010 6:30 PM Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:

>> Press Alt+F9.
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> http://word.mvps.org


>>> On Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:50 AM LFD3290 wrote:

>>> Tahnk you!
>>>
>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

Suzanne S. Barnhill

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Did you read the reply? Press Alt+F9.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
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Re: { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } How to remove?

> On Friday, February 12, 2010 4:54 PM LFD3290 wrote:

> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

>> On Friday, February 12, 2010 6:30 PM Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:

>> Press Alt+F9.
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> http://word.mvps.org


>>> On Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:50 AM LFD3290 wrote:

>>> Tahnk you!
>>>
>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:


>>>> On Tuesday, February 08, 2011 6:40 AM Mehdi Pourabdollah wrote:

>>>> thanks a lot for you helpful answer.


>>>>> On Friday, April 08, 2011 8:38 AM Jill Rushing wrote:

>>>>> I'm trying to figure that out myself!

Suzanne S. Barnhill

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The answer hasn't changed. If you want to see a page number, press Alt+F9.
If you want to remove the page number, select the field and delete it.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
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http://word.mvps.org

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I am still getting the { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } after I hit F9. It shows up on my prints, even though it shows up correctly on the screen. can you help me with that?

Stefan Blom

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> I am still getting the { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } after I hit F9. It shows up
> on my prints, even though it shows up correctly on the screen. can you help
> me with that?


Make sure Word isn't set to print field codes. In Word 2010, clear the "Print
field codes instead of their values" option in File tab | Options | Display. (In
Word 97-2003, a similar option is on the Print tab of Tools | Options.)

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เมื่อ วันเสาร์ที่ 13 กุมภาพันธ์ ค.ศ. 2010, 4 นาฬิกา 54 นาที 01 วินาที UTC+7, LFD3290 เขียนว่า:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thank you.^__^

Suzanne S. Barnhill

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Press Alt+F9 to toggle the display from field codes (what you're seeing) to
field results.

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On Saturday, February 13, 2010 3:39:01 AM UTC+5:45, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

oh may go I have done thank you

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On Friday, February 12, 2010 9:54:01 PM UTC, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thank you very much. i bTTLED WITH THIS ALL DAY AND YOUR ANSWER DID IT IN A SECOND

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Sexta-feira, 12 de Fevereiro de 2010 21:54:01 UTC, LFD3290 escreveu:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thanks.
Fernando

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Thanks so much
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On Friday, February 12, 2010 4:54:01 PM UTC-5, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

THANK YOU!!!

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On Friday, February 12, 2010 2:54:01 PM UTC-7, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

THANK YOU!! It was so simple :)

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On Saturday, February 13, 2010 3:24:01 AM UTC+5:30, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thank you very much for the answer.

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Thank you very much for your help!
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On Friday, February 12, 2010 1:54:01 PM UTC-8, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

I did the Alt=F9 and it toggled on screen but continued to show { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } on every page I printed, so I had to just leave a 121 page printout with no page numbers. i tried to look through MS help but for some reason they ramble about nothing that actually fixes an issue(long time prob with MS).
Why can't they just make it UI friendly.

Does the developer actually test people to try the product and watch their reactions? See what issues people have and re-code?.. That is what needs to happen because i have seen way too many questions on the net that MS should have been able to answer in simple terms..

Suzanne S. Barnhill

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Jan 11, 2014, 12:04:36 AM1/11/14
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If the PAGE field displays correctly but prints as a field code, then you
need to change a setting in the Print Options. Where you find these will
depend on the version of Word (which should always be stated).

Word 2003 or earlier: Tools | Options | Print: Include with document: Clear
the check box for "Field codes."

Word 2007: Office Button | Word Options | Advanced: Print: Clear the check
box for "Print field codes instead of their values."

Word 2010/2013: File | Options | Advanced: Print: Clear the check box for
"Print field codes instead of their values."

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yes alt +f9 really works thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!

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On Saturday, February 13, 2010 3:24:01 AM UTC+5:30, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

thk u very much....ALT+F9 worked.....

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On Friday, February 12, 2010 1:54:01 PM UTC-8, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

GRACIAS<GRACIAS<GRACIAS...you saved my life!

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On Saturday, 13 February 2010 02:54:01 UTC+5, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thanks alot my dear....

Its super cooollll

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Hi Suzanne, thank you so much! I also benefitted from your tips.

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El viernes, 12 de febrero de 2010 18:30:05 UTC-5, Suzanne S. Barnhill escribió:
> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "LFD3290" <LFD...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:29CE5084-C857-43F7...@microsoft.com...
> > How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> > numerical page numbering?
> >

Thanksss!

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wednes day
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Final Answer Is alt+f9= insert the automatically page number

Thanks With Regards:
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Ghaziabad-201001 U.P.
Mo: 08802263059

Stefan Blom

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Strictly speaking, Alt+F9 hides the field codes and redisplays field results
(it's a toggle); the command doesn't add anything.

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Thanks it helped to add the numbers. What about the First cover page I lost? How should I get that back??

On Friday, 12 February 2010 15:30:05 UTC-8, Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
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What did you lose exactly? If you mean the page number, you can add it back
to the first page header or footer (wherever you want it). Double-click the
header to activate the header/footer area. Press Alt+Shift+P to add a page
number field at the insertion point.

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On Saturday, February 13, 2010 3:54:01 AM UTC+6, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
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thanks bro

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On Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:30:05 AM UTC+8, Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "LFD3290" <LFD...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:29CE5084-C857-43F7...@microsoft.com...
> > How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> > numerical page numbering?
> >

thanks man

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Thanks a lot a lot a lot a lot a lot ....
But why is it coming like that?

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On Friday, February 12, 2010 1:54:01 PM UTC-8, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

thank you! why the formatting reverted to the PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT - I have no idea but alt-f9 worked like a charm! This one could have kept me frustrated for hours!!!

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Thanks a million, this was eating my head off....
you are Awesome!!!
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> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
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El viernes, 12 de febrero de 2010 16:54:01 UTC-5, LFD3290 escribió:
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On Friday, February 12, 2010 10:54:01 PM UTC+1, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
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Thank you so much!

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thank you

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On Saturday, February 13, 2010 3:24:01 AM UTC+5:30, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thanking You.... MI...

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On Saturday, 13 February 2010 01:30:05 UTC+2, Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "LFD3290" <LFD...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:29CE5084-C857-43F7...@microsoft.com...
> > How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> > numerical page numbering?
> >

Thank you Suzan. Great help.

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thanks suzanne. it has really helped me

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On Saturday, 13 February 2010 12:30:05 UTC+13, Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "LFD3290" <LFD...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:29CE5084-C857-43F7...@microsoft.com...
> > How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> > numerical page numbering?
> >

OMG Thank You so much! You just made my day or better my week!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thanks:) it works

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Thank You!!!!

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Thank you, thank you, thank you! My cat had walked on my keyboard and I had idea what she'd done!! The solution was so simple.

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On Friday, February 12, 2010 at 5:30:05 PM UTC-6, Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "LFD3290" <LFD...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:29CE5084-C857-43F7...@microsoft.com...
> > How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> > numerical page numbering?
> >

I LOVE YOUUUU!!!!! I cant tell you how friggin annoying this was and how long I was just dealing with it... Thank you!

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On Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 3:54:01 AM UTC+6, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Thanks

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On Friday, February 12, 2010 at 6:30:05 PM UTC-5, Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> Press Alt+F9.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
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thank you very much

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Thanks a lot Suzanne S. Banhill

I just clicked Alt+F9, and my problem, which took my 2 hours, was resolved in a second or two...

Allah bless you...

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On Friday, 12 February 2010 21:54:01 UTC, LFD3290 wrote:
> How do I remove { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT } from my footer and replace with
> numerical page numbering?

Alt F9 worked for me. Thanks. But why, Microsoft?

Stefan Blom

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