Word doesn’t have a “Duplicate page” button, but there are good ways to reuse a page without manually copying and pasting it each time. For a page you’ll use again and again, select it and save it as a Quick Part (Insert > Quick Parts > Save Selection to Quick Part Gallery), then insert it with one click whenever you need another copy. To bring in an entire page or document from another file, use Insert > Object > Text from File. And if the document is a single page, just make a copy of the whole file.
If a quick copy and paste is fine after all, there’s also a trick to select exactly one page instantly, covered below.
Which method should you use?
| Situation | Best method |
|---|---|
| You need the same page many times, such as a form or template page | Quick Parts |
| The page is in another document | Insert > Text from File |
| The whole document is one page | Duplicate the file |
| You just need one more copy right now | Select the page with \page, then copy |
Method 1: Save the page as a Quick Part
- Select everything on the page (see the \page trick below for an exact selection).
- Click Insert > Quick Parts > Save Selection to Quick Part Gallery.
- Give it a name, like “Status page,” and click OK.
- Whenever you need another copy, click where it should go, then Insert > Quick Parts and click your saved page.
To start the copy on a new page, insert a page break first with Ctrl + Enter. Quick Parts are saved in your Normal template, so they’re available in other documents too. When you close Word, click Save if it asks about saving building blocks.
Method 2: Insert a page from another file
- Click where you want the page to appear, and press Ctrl + Enter for a new page if needed.
- Click Insert > Object (the arrow next to it) > Text from File.
- Choose the document and click Insert.
To insert only part of that file, first add a bookmark around the page in the source document. Then, in the Insert File dialog, click Range and type the bookmark name.
Method 3: Duplicate the whole file
For a one-page document like a flyer or certificate, right-click the file in File Explorer and choose Copy, then Paste in the same folder, or open it and use File > Save As with a new name. In Word for Microsoft 365, File > Save a Copy does the same.
The fastest way to select one page
- Click anywhere on the page you want to duplicate.
- Press Ctrl + G to open Find and Replace on the Go To tab.
- Type \page in the Enter page number box and press Enter, then click Close.
Word selects exactly that page’s content. From there, you can save it as a Quick Part, or press Ctrl + C, move to where you want it, press Ctrl + Enter for a new page, and Ctrl + V to paste.
Tips for a clean duplicate
- Turn on Home > Show/Hide ¶ to see page breaks and avoid extra blank pages.
- If the page has its own header, orientation, or margins, include the section break at the end of the page in your selection.
- Delete an unwanted blank page afterward. See how to delete a page in Word.
Related: Insert text in Word.
Frequently asked questions
Does Word for Mac have a duplicate page option?
No, but Quick Parts (Insert > Quick Parts on newer versions, or AutoText on older ones) and the \page trick work on Mac too.
How do I duplicate a page in Google Docs?
Google Docs doesn’t have a duplicate page option either. Select the content and copy it, or make a copy of the document with File > Make a copy.
Can I duplicate a page in a PDF instead?
Yes, most PDF editors have a duplicate or insert page option. See how to edit a PDF on Windows.
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