How to Permanently Delete a Page in Word

Delete a page in Microsoft Word by stopping the Track Changes

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Updated onOctober 6, 2023

updated onOctober 6, 2023

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Many users have complained about how difficult it’s been to delete a page in Microsoft Word. It makes it impossible for users to remove blank pages and clear unneeded document parts. However, this article will discuss some steps for fixing the problem.

Alternatively, you can go through our detailed guide aboutWord documents being blank when openedand some steps for fixing the issue.

Why can’t I delete one page in Word?

How do I completely delete a page in Word?

1. Delete a page manually

Alternatively, you can use theBackspacekey instead of theDeletekey to achieve the same result. Note that this method assumes no section breaks, page breaks, or other elements on the page that might prevent its deletion.

2. Turn off Track changes and delete the page from the Draft view

The above steps will help you resolve difficulties in selecting and deleting a section or page break. Check our article about what to do ifMicrosoft Word has stopped workingon your PC.

The above steps will remove extra or blank pages using the navigation pane.

In addition, you may be interested in our article about how to fixerrors Word experiences when opening the fileon your PC.

Also, you can check our detailed article about how toremove watermarks in Wordin a few steps.

How to Permanently Delete a Page in Word#

How do I completely delete a page in Word?#

1. Delete a page manually#

2. Turn off Track changes and delete the page from the Draft view#

3. Delete a page using the Navigation pane#

How to Permanently Delete a Page in Word

How do I completely delete a page in Word?

1. Delete a page manually

2. Turn off Track changes and delete the page from the Draft view

3. Delete a page using the Navigation pane