Why does my header disappear when I add a page number?

If you are on a small scree, you may need to rotate your device to landscape mode to see all options in Word. Go to the Insert page in Word. Select Header from the Header & Footer section. From the ribbon select the header pull down menu and select the Blank (Three columns) option.

How do I add page numbers in Word without deleting the header?

On the Header & Footer Tools Design tab, in the Options group, select the check box for Different First Page. Insert page numbers in the top right corner of your paper and in the top left corner, type Running head: TITLE. This title is abbreviated.

How do I insert current page number in Word?

Open the Page Layout ribbon at the top of the screen and choose Breaks (Section Breaks) and Next Page. Highlight the Footer of the page you wish to start numbering from and you should see Link to Previous – click this once. Choose Insert – Page Number, and select the page numbers format you want.