How to change the page setup and margins in Microsoft Word?

To change the page setup and margins in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Word and open the document you want to change the page setup and margins for.

  2. In the ribbon at the top of the screen, click on the "Layout" tab. This will open up the Layout options.

  3. In the Page Setup section, click on the small arrow icon in the bottom-right corner. A Page Setup dialog box will appear.

  4. In the Page Setup dialog box, you will see various tabs with different options for changing the page setup and margins. Here are some commonly used tabs:

    • Margins: This tab allows you to adjust the margins of your document. You can choose predefined margin settings or set custom margins. You can also set different margins for different sections of the document.

    • Paper: This tab allows you to select the paper size, orientation (portrait or landscape), and set the paper source.

    • Layout: This tab allows you to set options such as the number of columns, vertical alignment, and page numbering.

  5. After making your desired changes, click the "OK" button at the bottom of the Page Setup dialog box to apply the changes to your document.

Note: You can also access the Page Setup dialog box by clicking on the "File" tab (in Word 2010 and later versions), selecting "Print" or "Print Preview," and then clicking on the "Page Setup" or "Page Setup Options" link.