How to Delete a Page in Microsoft Word (Including Blank Pages)
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Independent guide, not affiliated with Microsoft Word
Word doesn’t have a Delete page button because pages are created by the content on them. To remove a page you delete its content, or the hidden page break, section break or paragraph mark that is pushing text onto a new page.
These steps work in Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021/2024, Word for Mac and Word for the web, with small differences noted.
At a glance
- Time required: Under 2 minutes
- Undo: Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac) restores a deleted page
- Common cause of blank pages: Extra paragraph marks, manual page breaks or section breaks
- Works in: Windows, Mac and Word for the web
Microsoft Word Support (official site) ↗
Before you delete
- Save a copy of the document first if it matters.
- Turn on formatting marks (¶ on the Home tab, or Ctrl+Shift+8 / Cmd+8) to see what creates the page.
- Check section breaks — removing one can change headers, footers and page orientation.
How to delete a page in Word
- Delete a page with content: click anywhere on the page, press Ctrl+G (Windows) or Option+Cmd+G (Mac), type \page and press Enter, then Close. The whole page is selected — press Delete.
- Delete a blank page in the middle: show formatting marks, then select and delete the Page Break, Section Break or empty ¶ marks on that page.
- Delete a blank page at the end: Word always keeps a final paragraph mark. Select it and set the font size to 1, or set its paragraph spacing to 0, so it fits on the previous page.
- Blank page after a table: the same final paragraph mark is the cause — shrink it to 1 pt, or select it and tick Hidden in Font settings.
- Use the Navigation pane: on the View tab tick Navigation Pane, open Pages, click the page thumbnail and press Delete to remove a blank page.
Menus change often. If a button has moved, use the search box in the app's settings or the official help link above.
Still can’t remove the blank page?
- Check for a “Page break before” setting under Paragraph > Line and Page Breaks.
- Look for an odd-page or even-page section break, which adds a blank page to start a section on the right side.
- When exporting to PDF you can simply skip the page in the page range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Word add a blank page at the end?
Word requires a paragraph mark after the last item, often after a table. If it doesn’t fit, it spills onto a new page.
Can I recover a deleted page?
Press Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z) immediately, or use File > Info > Version History if the file is saved to OneDrive.
How do I delete a page in Word on iPhone or Android?
Select the content of the page and tap Delete. Formatting marks can be shown from the Home menu in the mobile apps.
How do I delete multiple pages?
Click at the start of the first page, Shift+click at the end of the last page, and press Delete.