How to Start a New Page in Google Docs: A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you’re drafting a novel, preparing a report, or jotting down notes, knowing how to start a new page in Google Docs can streamline your workflow and keep your document organized. If you’re new to Google Docs or just need a refresher, follow these simple steps to start a new page with ease.

Step 1: Open Your Google Document

Begin by opening the Google Docs document where you want to start a new page. If you don’t have an existing document, you can create a new one by going to Google Docs and selecting "Blank" or choosing a template.

Step 2: Navigate to the End of Your Current Page

Scroll to the end of the page where you want to insert a new one. You can do this by using your mouse or the arrow keys on your keyboard.

Step 3: Insert a Page Break

To start a new page, you need to insert a page break. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Using the Menu Bar:
   1. Click on the "Insert" menu at the top of the screen.
   2. From the dropdown menu, select "Break."
   3. Choose "Page break" from the options.
2. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:
   1. On a Windows or Chrome OS computer, press Ctrl + Enter.
   2. On a Mac, press Cmd + Enter.

By inserting a page break, you’ll create a new page right after the one you’re working on, and the text following the page break will begin on this new page.

Step 4: Verify the Page Break

To ensure that the page break has been inserted correctly, scroll through your document. You should see the content shift to the next page, and a new, blank page should appear.

Step 5: Continue Editing

You can now continue typing or formatting your document on the new page. Any additional text or elements will be added to this page, keeping your content organized and neatly separated.

FAQ

Q1: Can I start a new page in the middle of my document?

Yes, you can start a new page at any point in your document by following the steps above. This is useful for creating sections or separating different parts of your content.

Q2: How do I remove a page break if I inserted it by mistake?

To remove a page break, click on the page break line in your document. Press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard, and the page break will be removed, merging the text from the following page back into the previous one.

Q3: Will inserting a page break affect the formatting of my document?

Inserting a page break itself won’t affect the formatting of your document, but it will move the content after the break to a new page. If you have specific formatting settings or headers and footers, they will be maintained across pages.

Q4: Can I adjust the size of the page after inserting a page break?

The page size in Google Docs is set based on the document’s overall settings. To adjust the page size, go to the "File" menu, select "Page setup," and choose your preferred page size. This change will apply to the entire document, not just the new page.

Q5: How can I ensure my document is properly paginated?

Google Docs automatically handles pagination, so once you insert a page break, your document will continue to paginate correctly. For additional formatting options, you can use the "Format" menu to adjust margins, headers, and footers.