Page numbering

[otuatail]

I have a page numbering in the footer centred. I am trying to have a first page without a number.

I have set page number (headers & footers) to start at zero. I have first page with zero. I tick different first page. The zero moves to the left and is still visible.

How do I juggle these 2 settings to make first page zero invisible. Or is there another setting.

Thanks.

[Charles Kenyon]

You already have it set to zero. You need the zero to not display.
Am I correct?

Set your header/footer for Different First Page. If you still see the 0 on the first page, edit your footer and delete the number.

• Page Numbers in Word 2007-2016
• Header/Footer Settings Recap
• Cover Page Anomalies

Note, all of the links shown are to different places in one web page.

[Charles Kenyon]

Added information:
If you have section breaks in your document make sure they are not set for Different First Page unless you do not want a page number where they start.

[otuatail]

I don't no what you mean by section breaks if you mean a <ctrl> + Enter that is a new page and would have the next page number.

I don't wan't a page zero in the footer. I assumed that if I had a start page as zero and ticked the box different first page then it would not appear. I could hi-light it and make it white I suppose.

This is a television / film script with a title page (no number). The only thing I want on all pages is the last updated date which I have done.

[Charles Kenyon]

Originally Posted by otuatail

I don't no what you mean by section breaks if you mean a <ctrl> + Enter that is a new page and would have the next page number.

No, I mean a section break which is different from a page break and can be inserted in the Page Layout Tab under Breaks.

I don't wan't a page zero in the footer. I assumed that if I had a start page as zero and ticked the box different first page then it would not appear. I could hi-light it and make it white I suppose.

No need to make it white. That would cause you problems!
Different first page tells Word that you want the current header/footer on any page except the first page. It also displays a first-page header and footer which should be blank.

This is a television / film script with a title page (no number). The only thing I want on all pages is the last updated date which I have done.

You may want to explore the Cover Pages offered by Word under the Insert Tab. If you do, see Cover Page Anomalies.

[Charles Kenyon]

If you are working for a living using Word as your tool, I strongly suggest you invest some time learning it. The reward to you in time and less frustration will be tremendous.

Here is a starting place:
Basic Concepts of Microsoft Word - from Shauna Kelly

[otuatail]

Thanks. Simply delete the ZERO.

Thanks again.