How to Delete a Page in Word (Windows, Mac & Mobile)

Deleting a page in Microsoft Word sounds simple, but blank pages, page breaks, hidden formatting marks, and section breaks can sometimes make it frustrating.

In this guide, you'll learn:

• How to delete a page in Microsoft Word
• How to remove blank pages
• How to delete pages with text or images
• How to remove page breaks and section breaks
• How to delete extra pages on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices
• Common reasons Word pages won't delete

These instructions work for:

• Microsoft Word for Windows
• Microsoft Word for Mac
• Microsoft 365
• Word Online
• Word mobile apps

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Why Won't a Page Delete in Word?

Extra pages in Word are usually caused by:

• Blank paragraphs
• Page breaks
• Section breaks
• Hidden formatting marks
• Tables extending beyond the page
• Extra spacing

Understanding the cause makes removing the page much easier.

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How to Delete a Page With Content in Word

Windows and Mac

If the page contains text, images, or other content:

1. Open your Word document
2. Click anywhere on the page you want to delete
3. Highlight all content on the page
4. Press:
   • Delete (Windows)
   • Delete or Fn + Delete (Mac)

The page will disappear once all content is removed.

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Fastest Way to Delete a Page in Word

Microsoft Word includes a Go To feature that helps remove entire pages quickly.

Delete a Full Page Using Go To

1. Press:
   • Ctrl + G (Windows)
   • Option + Command + G (Mac)
2. Type:

\page

3. Press Enter
4. Click Close
5. Press Delete

This selects the entire page for removal.

Official Microsoft Word support:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/delete-a-page-in-word-0a6a9f3d-3d47-4c6c-9a82-f52f5f7f3d7d

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How to Delete a Blank Page in Word

Blank pages are one of the most common Word problems.

Show Formatting Marks

1. Open Word
2. Click the Home tab
3. Select the ¶ Show/Hide button

This reveals:

• Paragraph marks
• Page breaks
• Section breaks
• Hidden formatting

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Remove Blank Paragraphs

If you see multiple paragraph symbols:

1. Highlight the paragraph marks
2. Press Delete or Backspace

The blank page should disappear.

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How to Delete a Page Break in Word

Page breaks force content onto a new page.

Remove a Page Break

1. Enable formatting marks
2. Locate the Page Break line
3. Click before the break
4. Press Delete

This merges the pages together.

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How to Delete a Section Break in Word

Section breaks can create stubborn blank pages.

Remove Section Breaks

1. Show formatting marks
2. Locate the Section Break
3. Highlight it
4. Press Delete

Be careful because deleting section breaks may change document formatting.

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How to Delete an Extra Blank Page at the End of a Word Document

Word often creates blank pages after tables.

Fix Extra Pages After Tables

1. Click after the table
2. Highlight the paragraph mark
3. Reduce font size to 1
4. Set spacing to 0

This usually removes the extra page.

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How to Delete a Page in Word on Mac

Most Word for Mac steps are similar to Windows.

Mac Shortcuts

• Fn + Delete → Forward delete
• Command + 8 → Show formatting marks
• Option + Command + G → Go To page

These shortcuts help locate hidden formatting causing blank pages.

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How to Delete a Page in Word Online

Word Online has fewer formatting tools but still supports page deletion.

Delete Pages in Word Online

1. Open the document
2. Highlight unwanted content
3. Press Delete or Backspace
4. Remove extra paragraph marks

For advanced formatting issues, desktop Word may work better.

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How to Delete a Page in the Word Mobile App

On iPhone or Android

1. Open the Word app
2. Tap the page
3. Select unwanted text or blank lines
4. Tap Backspace or Delete

Mobile apps may not display all formatting marks, making desktop Word easier for stubborn blank pages.

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Why Blank Pages Keep Appearing in Word

Common causes include:

• Extra paragraph spacing
• Hidden formatting
• Large tables
• Section breaks
• Manual page breaks
• Template formatting issues

Showing formatting marks usually reveals the problem quickly.

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How to Prevent Extra Pages in Word

To avoid future blank pages:

• Use formatting marks regularly
• Avoid excessive Enter key presses
• Use page breaks carefully
• Check section breaks before printing
• Keep tables within page margins

Small formatting habits help keep Word documents clean.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I delete a blank page in Word?

Hidden formatting marks, section breaks, or tables often cause undeletable pages.

Does deleting a page affect formatting?

Removing page or section breaks may change formatting throughout the document.

How do I show hidden formatting marks in Word?

Click the ¶ button on the Home tab.

Can I delete pages in Word Online?

Yes, although advanced formatting removal works better in desktop Word.

How do I remove a page after a table?

Reduce the hidden paragraph mark size after the table.

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Final Thoughts

Deleting a page in Microsoft Word is usually simple once you identify what's creating the extra page.

Whether the issue is:

• Blank paragraphs
• Page breaks
• Section breaks
• Hidden formatting
• Large tables

Word includes tools that make removing unwanted pages much easier.

Using formatting marks and understanding how Word handles page layout can help you avoid future document formatting problems.