What is how to delete blank page in word?

Deleting Blank Pages in Word

Blank pages in Word documents can be frustrating. Here's how to get rid of them:

1. Identifying the Cause:

• Empty Paragraphs: These are the most common culprit. Look for extra paragraph marks (¶) at the end of the page. Turn on the "Show/Hide ¶" button (Home tab, Paragraph group) to see them.
• Manual Page Breaks: These force a new page. Go to the "Insert" tab, click on "Breaks," and look for a "Page Break" marker.
• Section Breaks: Similar to page breaks, but they divide your document into sections, potentially creating blank pages.
• Tables or Graphics at the End of a Page: Word might automatically push content to the next page to accommodate a large table or graphic.
• Unnecessary Table Rows: Sometimes extra table rows are created at the end of document which causes blank page at the end.

2. Deletion Methods:

• Deleting Empty Paragraphs:
  • If you see empty paragraph marks (¶) on the blank page, simply select them and press the "Delete" or "Backspace" key.
• Deleting Manual Page Breaks:
  • If you find a manual%20page%20break, select it and press "Delete".
• Deleting Section Breaks:
  • If you find a section%20break, select it and press "Delete". Be careful, as deleting a section break can change your document's formatting.
• Adjusting Table/Graphic Placement:
  • Reduce the size of the table or graphic.
  • Change the text wrapping options for the table or graphic (right-click, "Wrap Text").
  • Move the table or graphic to the previous page.
• Deleting Unnecessary Table Rows:
  • If there is a table at the end of document, check if there is unnecessary row or rows that cause blank page and delete these rows.
• Adjusting Margins:
  • Slightly reducing page%20margins might pull content onto the previous page and eliminate the blank one. (Layout tab, Margins).

Important Notes:

• Always save a backup of your document before making significant changes.
• If you're unsure what's causing the blank page, experiment with the methods above until you find the solution. Pay attention to the "Show/Hide ¶" feature, as it's very helpful in diagnosing the problem.
• For very large documents, sometimes restarting Word can help resolve formatting glitches that lead to blank pages.