How to Break a Page in a Word Document

When writing, there are several times when you need to start a section on a new page. You might want to start each chapter of your book at the top of a fresh page, add a references section or create a blank page for figures. Whatever the reason, you can do so by entering a page break in the Microsoft Word document, which creates a hard return and places your focus at the top of the next page.

Instructions

1. Click wherever you want the page break to appear in your document. This places your cursor at that location.

2. Click the "Insert" tab.

3. Click "Page Break" in the "Pages" group to insert a page break. Alternatively, you can hold the "Ctrl" key and press "Enter."