How to Insert Page Number in Word Without Deleting Header or Footer (2026 FIX)

Struggling with Microsoft Word deleting your header or footer when you try to insert a page number? In this tutorial, I’ll show you the "Current Position" trick to add page numbers without losing your existing text or logos.

What you will learn in this video:
If you've ever spent hours designing a professional header only for it to vanish the moment you click "Insert Page Number," this video is for you. We’ll walk through the step-by-step process of using field codes and the current position tool to keep your formatting intact.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:05 Normal Process that deletes footer/header text while inserting page number
0:17 Correct way to add page number so that header/footer text remains

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