How to Delete Black Pages in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word lets you change the background color of document page through the "Page Layout" tab. Some people prefer having black page backgrounds so it is easier on the eyes to read the lighter text. While this changes the overall appearance of the document, you can still delete black pages from a Microsoft Word document the same way you can delete standard pages.

Instructions

1. Open the Word document that has black pages that you wish to delete. Maximize your Microsoft Word window and click the "Home" tab so you can see the whole toolbar.

2. Click anywhere within the black page that you wish to delete so you can see the blinking text cursor there. Click the small arrow next to the "Find" button located in the "Editing" section and click "Go To..." Type "\page" without quotes in the "Enter page number:" text box. Click the "Go To" button to select all of the text in the page.

3. Click the "Close" button to close the dialog and press the "Delete" key on your keyboard to delete the text. Press the "Backspace" key to eliminate the black page.

Tips & Warnings

• Hold the "Ctrl" key and press "Z" to twice to undo the deletions in case you deleted the wrong page.

References

• Unix/Linux Collection: Light Text on Dark Background vs. Readability
• Microsoft Office Support: Add or Delete a Page

Resources

• Learningcomputer: Microsoft Word 2007-Page Layout Tab