How to print two pages on one sheet of paper, with page numbering

Article contributed by Suzanne Barnhill

Word 2000 has a Zoom to Print option that allows you to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet. For previous versions, you'll have to simulate this using columns, tables, or text boxes. To put more than one page number on a single page, you'll need to use a calculated field, placing the respective page numbers in the header or footer using either a table or tabs for alignment. Here's how to format the page numbers assuming you're using two columns to print two pages on a page: 

Assuming you want the pages to be numbered 1 and 2, 3 and 4, etc., in the header or footer (with the header/footer toolbar displayed) insert the following fields for the smaller and larger number, respectively:

Use Ctrl+F9 to insert field braces. Inside the braces, click on the Page Number button to insert a { PAGE } field. Then add text so that your field looks like this: 

{ = { PAGE } * 2 - 1 }

Following the same procedure, format a field to look like this: 

{ = { PAGE } * 2 }

If you have more than two columns, you'll have to work out the math.

If you want to print a booklet, with pages set up for binding, see the article on Booklet printing.


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