How to Insert Page Breaks in Google Docs
Step 1: Launch Google Docs
To begin with adding page breaks in Google Documents, Launch Google Docs on your web browser or simply click here to open a Google Doc.
Launch Google Docs
Step 2: Open the Document
Access the document where the inclusion of page breaks is required. Additionally, there’s the option to generate a new document or alternatively, open an already existing one.
Open the Document or Create a New Document
Step 3: Choose the Region for Applying Page Breaks
Once the document is opened, proceed to select the specific location within the document where the Page Break needs to be inserted. In the screenshot below, the designated area has been highlighted, indicating that the Page Break will be implemented at this point.
Select the area to apply a page break
Step 4: Click on Insert
To incorporate page breaks within the content, it’s necessary to either click on or access the “Insert” tab located in the upper toolbar of the main interface or on the Google Docs website.
Top many bar > Click on Insert
Step 5: Select Break and Choose Page Break
Now you will encounter a dropdown menu containing a range of different options. Scroll through the options and locate the “Break” option, then proceed to click on it. Once clicked, a subsequent dropdown menu will appear, presenting various alternatives. One of these options is the “Page Break.” Make your selection accordingly.
Shortcut Key for inserting Page Break: You can also insert a page break by pressing “Ctrl + Enter”
Break > Select Page Break
Step 6: Preview Page Break
Upon selecting the option, the Page Break will be seamlessly incorporated. Preview the designated content area, which will now appear on a fresh page, resulting in an alteration to the overall structure and layout.
Preview Applied Page Break
How to Insert, Show and Remove a Page Break and Section Breaks in Google Docs
Efficiently dividing content across different pages can be challenging, but Google Docs’ page break feature simplifies the task. This tool splits a single page into two sub-pages, helping to organize and structure your document. Page breaks allow you to end a page without adding content, creating distinct sections within your document.
This is particularly useful for academic research or professional content, adding both organization and professionalism. This article covers the step-by-step process of adding page breaks on both laptops and mobile devices.