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Add Page Numbers to the Top Right of a Word Document

Place the page number in the header, aligned right, as academic styles such as APA and MLA expect.

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  • Live Page Preview
  • Real Word Page Fields

Select Word Document

Drag & drop a .docx file here, or click to browse

Easy Instructions

How to Use Add Page Numbers to the Top Right of a Word Document in 3 Simple Steps

  1. 01 —

    Upload your .docx file

    Drop the Word document into the tool. Nothing is uploaded.

  2. 02 —

    Check the header placement

    Header, aligned right, is preselected. Set a font and size, or use a template such as "Smith {n}" for MLA.

  3. 03 —

    Download the document

    Your page numbers are live Word fields in the top-right corner.

Core Advantages

Why Use QuickFileTools for Add Page Numbers to the Top Right of a Word Document?

Header, aligned right

The standard placement for APA and MLA papers, in one click.

Surname before the number

Use a custom template like "Smith {n}" for MLA-style headers.

Font and spacing control

Match the paper's font, size and distance from the page edge.

Real Word fields

Numbers renumber automatically when you edit the document.

Need Help?

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do APA and MLA put page numbers?
Both place them in the top-right corner of every page, on the header line. MLA also puts your surname before the number.
Can I add my surname before the number?
Yes. Choose "Custom" and enter a template such as "Smith {n}".
Will it remove my existing header text?
Not by default. The number is added below existing header content; choose "Replace" to overwrite it.
Can the title page be left without a number?
Yes. Turn on "No number on the first page" and the title page stays clean.

Need other numbering options?

All page-number optionsRoman numeralsPage X of YSkip the cover page

Helpful guides

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PDF GuidesHow to Add Page Numbers in Word — Skip the Cover, Use Roman Numerals and "Page X of Y4 min read

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