When you insert a footer from the gallery in Word, the current content of the footer will be deleted; this is by design.
Note that if you just want to add a page number, it will be easier to do so directly in the footer. Double-click the footer area to activate it. Place the insertion point where you want the page number, and then press Alt+Shift+P.
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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP
Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional
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