Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated June 14, 2025)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024, and Word in Microsoft 365
Word includes the capacity to add cross-references to page numbers in your document. For instance, you can insert a field that will automatically refer to a bookmark on another page. If the page number containing the bookmark changes, the page number cross-reference changes as well. To insert a page number cross-reference, follow these steps:
If you edit the document after inserting the field and you want to make sure that the field results are accurate, all you need to do is to press Ctrl+A to select the entire document and then press F9.
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