I have word 2010, and I added some page numbers. When I don't have the page numbers selected, and am just browsing through the rest of my document, it makes the font of the page numbers a lighter color. E.G. I want it black and it's grey unless I click on it. Is there a way I can just get it to remain the color it's supposed to? Thanks.

Did you insert the page numbers into the header or footer? If so, they will be grayed out when you're working on the main body of your document. I'm not sure if you can change that, but I would try adding the page number to the main body of the document (not header or footer), or try looking through your header/footer settings and see if there is a way to change the color.

Headers and footers, where page numbers usually reside, are greyed out when the insertion point is in the main body of the document. This cannot be changed. To see the document the way it will print, look at the document in Print Preview (you can use Ctrl+F2 to swith to Print Preview and then press ESC when you want to return to your previous view).

Also, since page numbers are fields, by default, they will be shaded when you select them. You can turn this setting off (for all fields) as follows: Click the Office button, and then click Word Options. In the Advanced category, change "Field coding" to "Never," and click OK.