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Modify Page Orientation

The default paper size for documents is 8 1/2 ” x 11″, and the default orientation is portrait (taller than wide). You can modify these settings, and specify a different size paper or change the orientation of your page.

To change a page’s orientation:

  1. Place your cursor in the document where you want to change the page orientation.
  2. Go to the Page Layout tab.
  3. Click on the Orientation item in the Page Setup group.
  4. Select the page orientation that you desire :
    • Portrait: 8 1/2 ” wide x 11″ tall, or
    • Landscape: 11″ wide x 8 1/2 ” ” tall

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To watch a tutorial video on how to do this, click Play on the video below.

Word Extras:

If you want to make changes to part of the document, you may change the Page Setup at any time, and apply the changes to the Whole Document, to one section of the document, to selected text, from that point forward, etc.