Pages not automatically numbering in ms 2007

Irene · 05 Sep 2011

This MS guide might help:
Add and format page numbers - Word - Office.com

lou99 · 05 Sep 2011

Thanks---everything I have already tried....

seavixen32 · 05 Sep 2011

Here are a couple of links that may help you:

Numbering

How to number chapters, appendixes, and pages in documents that contain both chapter and appendix headings in Word

lou99 · 05 Sep 2011

Thanks---but just more of the same on page breaks and sections...

Imperfect1 · 05 Sep 2011

Lou, there is a totally different way you can approach this. Up until now, you have been trying to make numerous footer/numbering/etc. changes to the document you have already created --- and it hasn't worked. The template of this document has had so many changes that it is probably now corrupted beyond repair.

So, perhaps there is a way to approach the problem from a completely different angle: In a totally separate, brand new (empty) Word document, why not create a brand new custom template, one that handles the footer/numbering/etc. exactly as you need. Then, and only then, copy and paste each of the sections of the text of your thesis, one at a time, into the corresponding section of your new template that is numbered the way each section needs to be numbered.

seavixen32 · 05 Sep 2011

^^^^^^ +1 Makes a lot of sense so it's got to be worth a try.

GEWB · 05 Sep 2011

lou99-

If you would like me to work on your file, send me a PM and I'll send you my email address. I can start on it 6:00 AM Mountain Time.

Regards,
GEWB

Irene · 06 Sep 2011

I wonder if you have a corrupted "BuildingBlocks.dotx" file?

After making a backup, you could try the procedure in the following link:
Cant add page numbers, headers or footers to a word 2007 document

1. Close any office program that may left open.

2. Open the folder "C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Document Building Blocks\1033"

3. Delete the "BuildingBlocks.dotx" file.

4. Open Word and close it.

5. Wait a few seconds.

6. Open a new blank page, and try to add page numbers, headers or footers.

7. Optional: Open the folder "C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Document Building Blocks\1033"

Verity that a new "BuildingBlocks.dotx" file, was created.

katrina2011 · 06 Sep 2011

You're problem is that you got a corrupted ms 2007, because i try to number most of my work using just the procedure given by ms, try to install ms office again, or either way try to scan your file from virus

GEWB · 06 Sep 2011

Hello lou99 -

Got most of your issues identified; still working on explaining what may have happened and how to remedy the numbering issue. Was able to create a condition that presented the same numbering result you gave but I need to do it from scratch and document everything...problem is, I played with a lot of steps and I need to find that key step again!

Regarding the {pagemergeformat} issue, that is just a toggle switch (show field code or hide field code). Double click on the code to select and enter the footer, then right-click and select Toggle Field Codes - the numbers are back instead of the code.

The "compatibility mode" isn't really an issue as it just means it was opened/saved in Office 97 - 2003 file format (the "standard" Word.doc format). You can leave it and not worry, especially if you have a lot of in-line formatting (instead of using Word styles) - at this late stage there is no reason to introduce more variables.

Regards,
GEWB