How‑To Delete

How to Delete a Page in Microsoft Word in 2025

Remove unwanted blank or content pages in Word. Use shortcuts or adjust paragraph marks to delete any page in your document.

Before you begin

  • Time required: <2 minutes
  • Data loss: The selected page and its contents are permanently removed from the document
  • Grace period: Deletion is immediate; use Undo or backups if you need to recover the page

Steps

  1. To delete any page: press Ctrl+G (or Option+Command+G on Mac), type \page into the Go To box and press Enter.
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  2. Close the dialog, make sure the page content is selected and press Delete to remove it.
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  3. To remove a blank page at the end: press Ctrl+Shift+8 to show paragraph marks, select the last paragraph mark and reduce its font size to 1 pt until the page disappears.
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  4. Alternatively, open the Navigation pane, select the blank page and press Delete.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Word insert a blank page at the end?

Word includes an end‑of‑document paragraph that can create a blank page. Reducing its font size to 1 point usually removes the extra page.

Can I recover a deleted page?

You can immediately undo deletion (Ctrl+Z) or recover from a saved backup if you have one.

Is there a shortcut to delete a blank page in the middle?

Yes. Use the Navigation pane to select the blank page, then press Delete.

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