How to delete page numbers in Publisher

Grant Brinkley 0 Reputation points
2026-05-04T12:35:11.9166667+00:00

How do I delete page numbers in Publisher? I added page numbers, but now I don't want them on my document. There doesn't seem to be a delete button under page numbers.

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    2026-05-04T12:35:21.8433333+00:00

    In Publisher, page numbers are added through the master page, so they must be removed there.

    1. On the ribbon, select View > Master Page.
    2. In the Master Pages navigation pane, click the master page that has the page numbers.
    3. On that master page, click the header or footer area that contains the page number mark (#).
    4. Select the page number mark (#) and press Delete.
    5. Repeat for any other master pages that have page numbers.
    6. Return to normal view when finished.

    This removes the page numbers from all publication pages that use that master page.

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