See only one page in word

Please Note:
This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Displaying a Single Page.

Walter’s screen shows two pages of his document, side by side. He only wants one page the full width of the screen, but he’s not sure how to change that.

As you adjust the zoom settings used by Word, you may notice that Word automatically displays multiple pages of your document at the same time. This is especially true if you are using a widescreen monitor at a high resolution. In that case, as you get your zoom factor down to near 50%, Word automatically switches to display two pages.

There are a few ways that you can get back to a single page. The first thing you’ll want to do, however, is to make sure you are not using one of Word’s non-standard views. For instance, if you are in Reading Layout view, it can affect what is on your screen. Try pressing the Esc key, using the view icons on the Status bar, or using the choices from the View menu to return to a regular view, such as Normal or Page Layout.

One easy way to display just a single page is to simply «zoom out» a bit by holding down the Ctrl key as you move the scroll wheel on your mouse. As you zoom in and Word discovers that it can no longer display two pages on the screen, it should switch automatically to show only a single page.

Another approach is to choose Zoom from the View menu in order to display the Zoom dialog box. (See Figure 1.)

Figure 1. The Zoom dialog box.

Select the Page Width radio button and click OK. Word calculates the proper zoom percentage to show a single page at the width available on your screen. If you prefer, you can click one of the other single-page options—Whole Page or Text Width. (Pick the one that gives you the appearance you desire.)

If, for some reason, your zoom setting still doesn’t look right, you may be interested in the information provided at this page on the Word MVP site:

http://wordmvp.com/FAQs/General/SaveViewAndZoom.htm

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One easy way to display just a single page is to simply “zoom out” a bit by holding down the Ctrl key as you move the scroll wheel on your mouse. As you zoom in and Word discovers that it can no longer display two pages on the screen, it should switch automatically to show only a single page.

How do I get word to stop displaying two pages?

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1. Open a Word document.
2. On the View tab, in the Document Views group, click Full Screen Reading. Tip using the keyboard: Press ALT+W, and then press F.
3. click View Options, select Show one page.
4. Press and hold CTRL while you rotate the Wheel button to Zoom In or Out.

How do I make word default to one page?

Try this:

1. Go to Layout tab and click on Margins, select Custom Margins.
2. Select Normal on Multiple pages and click Set As Default and OK.

Why are two pages showing in Word?

As you adjust the zoom settings used by Word, you may notice that Word automatically displays multiple pages of your document at the same time.In that case, as you get your zoom factor down to near 50%, Word automatically switches to display two pages.

How do I get rid of pages side by side in Word?

Turning off the side-by-side pages mode
When the MS Word program displays two pages side-by-side, click on the View tab and then click on the One Page option to switch back to the default single-page mode quickly.

How do I get word back to normal view?

Switching between views in Word 2019
Microsoft Word gives you two ways to switch between different document views: Click the view icons in the bottom-right corner of your document window. The only view icons in the bottom-right corner of the document window are Read Mode, Print Layout, and web Layout.

How do I separate pages in Word?

Press the “Ctrl-Enter” keys together, which forces a page break. Your documents remain stacked within the same file, but now they are separated. If you prefer using the ribbon, after your cursor is in the right spot, click the Insert tab, then click the “Page Break” button in the Pages section of the ribbon.

How do I fix my word layout?

Change the default layout

1. Open the template or a document based on the template whose default settings you want to change.
2. On the Format menu, click Document, and then click the Layout tab.
3. Make any changes that you want, and then click Default.

How do I get rid of web layout in Word?

Prevent Full Screen Reading view from opening automatically

1. While the document is open in Full Screen Reading view, click View Options.
2. Click Open Attachments in Full Screen to turn off the feature, and then click Close to return to Print Layout view.

How do I permanently turn off read only?

Here’s how:

1. On File Explorer, right-click on OneDrive, and then select Properties.
2. On the General tab under Attributes, uncheck Read-only, and then click OK.
3. There will be a prompt asking if you want to apply changes to all folders, subfolders, and files. Click OK.

Why is my file read only?

A file that’s marked as read-only usually implies that the file shouldn’t be altered or that great caution should be taken before making changes to it. Other things besides files can also be read-only like particularly configured flash drives and other solid state storage devices like SD cards.

How do I stop Word from opening in read only mode on Mac?

Right-click its icon, and select “Get Info” to enter the file’s Info window. 2. Check if the selection “Locked” in General is enabled. If so, disable it and the files will quit Read-only mode.

What is normal view in Word?

You do not see drawings, headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes. Displays a single page with simple text formatting. No drawings, comments or columns. Useful for entering text quickly and performing simple editing.

Can you save each page of a Word document separately?

While using Microsoft Word document, you can save each page as separate pdf files one by one with its build-in Save As function.

Why is my Word layout different?

This happens because Word can “absorb” explicit formatting changes into the underlying style. When this occurs, any other document elements that used that style automatically change to reflect the newly applied format. Choose Styles and Formatting from the Format menu.

How do I make 3 pages into 1 page in Word?

How to Merge Many Pages Into One Page in Microsoft Word

1. Click “Start” from the lower-left of the desktop.
2. Click the “Microsoft Office Button” at the top left of the screen and then click “Print.” The “Print” window launches.
3. Click the number of pages you wish to fit on one page from the “Pages per sheet” drop-down box.

How do you have multiple page layouts in Word?

Use different orientations in the same document

1. Select the pages or paragraphs whose orientation you want to change.
2. Click PAGE LAYOUT > Page Setup dialog box launcher.
3. In the Page Setup box, under Orientation, click Portrait or Landscape.
4. Click the Apply to box, and click Selected text.

How do I get pages next to each other in Word?

How to Enable Side to Side View in Word

1. Click the View tab and in the Views section of the ribbon, select Print Layout.
2. Next, on the View tab, go to the Page Movement section of the ribbon and select Side to Side.
3. You’ll immediately see the window adjust to show two pages at the same time.

There was a point in the not-too-distant past where monitors were not nearly as high-resolution as they are now. While higher resolutions have enhanced the computing experience for the majority of people, not everything is for the better.

With more displayed at once, programs like Microsoft Word often attempt to make things “better.” Depending on who you ask, these changes aren’t always an improvement. Just like changing to the Ribbon UI, displaying two pages at once on high-resolution displays has been controversial. Many people want to display one page at a time in Microsoft Word instead.

Luckily, it is possible to change things to suit your own preferences.

1. Change the View Layout

1. Move across the Ribbon UI to the “View” options.

2. The first three buttons on the left include “Read Layout,” “Print Layout” and “Web Layout,” with Print showing the document across virtual A4 pages. Select Web Layout.

3. The change should be apparent, as the document is no longer parsed into virtual pages, and it will run for the entire width of the window.

4. Change back to “Print Layout.” For whatever reason, this will display the document one page at a time. It’s a simple, yet effective way to display one page at a time in Microsoft Word.

2. Change the Zoom Level

1. Observe the zoom level in the lower-right corner of the Word window. Click the zoom percentage, and another window will appear providing a few more options.

2. You can choose a variety of zoom options, but “Many Pages” on the right and the button below it should attract the most attention.

3. Click to expand the button below it and select an option; 1×1 and 1×2 show one page or two pages at a time respectively.

4. Once you’ve done this, you’ll see that Word’s zoom level is going to change. Go back to the left and change it to 100%. Confirm this change.

5. If the document is not already two or more pages long, such as what happens when you open Word to try this, add another page with Ctrl + Enter. It should either appear alongside the existing page or below it, depending on what you chose.

If you’re using the online version of Microsoft Word, this is the best way to display one page at a time in Microsoft Word. The web version doesn’t have the same view options as the desktop version. The good news is Word usually defaults to the Web View anyway since you’re using it online, which typically gets rid of this issue automatically.

If you’re just looking through a document, you can also set “Read Mode” or “Reading View” to set pages to scroll versus being side by side.

Conclusion

The ability to control Word’s display of pages is invaluable; a Google search results in numerous complaints about its default handling of high-resolution monitors. While we’ve covered a few ways to improve Word, such as reintroducing the 2003-era UI and tabs, this one requires no extensions or add-ons.

Should you wish to revert your changes, it’s as simple as following Solution 2 and adjusting the “Many Pages” section to suit. The simplicity of this tweak, coupled with the polarizing nature of Word’s default approach, makes it highly valuable.

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