Did you know that Microsoft Word lets you change your paper size to suit any document you are working on? Find out how to do this with our guide below.
To change the paper size of your document in Microsoft Word:
Your chosen paper size is now applied to the whole document. All you need to do then is remember to use the correct paper size if you’re printing it.
If you need to use more than one paper size in a single Word document, you can:
This will add a section break just before the point where you placed your cursor, with the next page using the new paper size. You can also add section breaks manually and then change the paper size via the Size menu on the main ribbon.
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In Australia, Microsoft Word’s default paper size is A4 (21 x 29.7 cm / 8.27 x 11.69 inches). If you use a different paper size more, though, you can change this:
From now on, the paper size will default to this new size when you open Word.
If you follow these steps, changing the paper size in Microsoft Word should be easy. For more help, though, our editors are formatting experts and on hand 24/7!
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