To add a page in Google Docs, click where you want the new page to start and press Ctrl + Enter (Command + Enter on a Mac). You can also go to Insert > Break > Page break. Everything after your cursor moves to a new page. Google Docs also adds pages automatically as you type past the bottom of a page.
If you don’t see separate pages at all, your document is set to Pageless. Switch it with File > Page setup > Pages.
Add a page on a computer
- Click at the spot where the new page should begin, like the end of your current text.
- Press Ctrl + Enter, or click Insert > Break > Page break.
- A new page appears, with your cursor at the top.
Add a page on iPhone, iPad, or Android
- Open the document and tap the Edit (pencil) button.
- Tap where you want the new page to begin.
- Tap + (Insert) at the top, then Page break.
Page break vs. section break
- Page break: Starts a new page. The formatting stays the same.
- Section break (next page): Starts a new page that can have different margins, orientation, or headers and footers. Use it for a landscape page in a portrait document.
- Section break (continuous): Starts a new section on the same page.
Why can’t I see pages?
Pageless documents are one continuous scroll without page breaks. To switch:
- Click File > Page setup.
- Choose the Pages tab and click OK.
Also check View > Print layout is turned on to see the gaps between pages.
How to delete a page
- Click at the start of the page’s first line and press Backspace until the page joins the one before it.
- To remove a blank page, turn on View > Show non-printing characters (Ctrl + Shift + P) and delete extra page breaks or empty lines.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the keyboard shortcut for a page break in Google Docs?
Ctrl + Enter on Windows and Chromebook, or Command + Enter on a Mac.
How do I add a blank page between two pages?
Click at the end of the first page’s text and press Ctrl + Enter twice.
Can I add page numbers?
Yes. Click Insert > Page numbers and choose a style.
Why did Google Docs add a page I didn’t want?
An extra page break or empty paragraphs at the end usually cause it. Show non-printing characters and delete them.
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