To delete a page in Microsoft Word, you can use several methods depending on the content and layout of the page. Here are some common methods:
1. **Using Backspace or Delete Key**: If the page is empty or contains only unwanted whitespace or content, you can simply place your cursor at the beginning of the page and press the Backspace key or at the end of the page and press the Delete key until the page is removed.
2. **Using Select and Delete**: If the page contains content that you want to delete, you can select the content on the page by clicking and dragging your mouse over it or using keyboard shortcuts (such as Ctrl + A to select all). Once the content is selected, press the Delete key to remove it, which will also remove the page if it becomes empty.
3. **Using Navigation Pane (Word 2013 and later)**: In Word 2013 and later versions, you can use the Navigation Pane to delete pages easily. Click on the "View" tab in the ribbon, then check the "Navigation Pane" option in the "Show" group to display the pane. In the Navigation Pane, you'll see thumbnails of your document's pages. Click on the thumbnail of the page you want to delete, then press the Delete key to remove it.
4. **Using Section Breaks**: If the page you want to delete is at the end of a section, you may need to remove the section break to delete the page. Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon, then check the "Show/Hide" button in the "Paragraph" group to display formatting marks. Locate the section break before the unwanted page, then delete it. This action may merge the content of the previous section with the content of the following section, removing the unwanted page.
5. **Using Page Breaks**: If the unwanted page is the result of a manual page break, you can delete the page break to remove the page. Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon, then check the "Show/Hide" button in the "Paragraph" group to display formatting marks. Locate the page break before the unwanted page, then delete it.
By using these methods, you can delete unwanted pages in your Microsoft Word document effectively. Remember to save your document after making changes.