In a previous article, I outlined how you can add page numbers to your document. By default, Word will use continuous page numbering. However, if your document contains multiple sections or chapters, you may want to restart numbering for each one.

Before you can accomplish this, you need to insert page breaks where you want Microsoft Word to restart the page numbers. You can insert a page break by placing the insertion point where you want the break added. From the Insert menu, click Break. Under the Section Break Type, select the appropriate option. Click OK.

Now you can configure Word to restart numbering for each section. Begin by selecting a single section or multiple sections then complete the steps below.

1. From the Insert menu, click Page Numbers. The Page Numbers dialog box appears.

2. Click the Format button.
3. Under the Page Numbering section, click Start at.
4. Use the up and down arrows to configure a value of 1.
5. Click OK.
6. Click OK.