You can add page numbers in Word to the header or footer sections of a document using the page numbers option in the Insert menu.

Page numbers are easy to add to a Word document. If you want to spell out those numbers instead of displaying digits, you need only a field switch.

Microsoft Word’s page numbering feature is so powerful and flexible that it often confuses users. Knowing how to use Word’s four page-numbering fields will clarify most every usage.

Learn how to add or remove page number in Word document. You can insert custom page numbers in a word document using this tutorial.

If page numbers are disappearing in your Microsoft Word document, disable 'Link to Previous', switch to Print Layout view, show white space between pages, etc.