Heeeeellllpppppp!

I am trying to put pages in a document starting at page 8. Page 8 will be my page 1.

I can put the page number in , that shows "1". Page 2 onwards doesn't show the number at the bottom.

If I put Page number "2" in it appears, but then numbers appear on pages 1-7. If I delete page nos 1-7, then page 2 onwards also gets removed.

I am not an expert in word, and trying to format the layout of a book. This problem has been plaguing me for a while, and despite reading numerous tips online, no further forward. Any help would be great!