How to make only 1 page landscape in word: A simple guide to change the orientation of a single page in your Word document

To make only one page landscape in Microsoft Word, you should insert section breaks to separate the specific page from the rest of the document, then adjust its orientation. Here’s a step-by-step process:

1. Place your cursor at the very beginning of the page you want to be landscape.
2. Go to the Layout (or Page Layout) tab, then click Breaks > Next Page under Section Breaks. This creates a new section.
3. Move your cursor to the end of the same page (after the content you want landscape) and repeat—insert another Next Page section break. Now, your page is isolated in its own section.
4. Click anywhere on the isolated page. Again, under the Layout tab, choose Orientation > Landscape. Only that page will appear in landscape; the others stay in portrait.

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Tips 1:

If you notice headers or footers from other sections spill over, double-click the header/footer area and deselect “Link to Previous” so each section’s headers and footers remain independent.

FAQ

Q: Can I make multiple non-consecutive pages landscape?

A: Yes, repeat the section break and orientation steps for each page you want to change.

Q: Will my page numbers get messed up with section breaks?

A: Sometimes, yes. You can fix numbering by adjusting the page numbering options in the footer/header section for each section.

Q: Does this method work in Word for Mac?

A: Yes, the process is almost identical in Word for Mac, though some menus might have slightly different names.

Q: Will changing the orientation affect the content or formatting on that page?

A: Content will adjust to fit landscape orientation, but you may need to tweak layout elements (like images or tables) for the best appearance.

Q: Can I use this technique in other word processors, like Google Docs?

A: Google Docs now supports “Section breaks” and per-section orientation, but the process is a bit different. In Word, section breaks provide the most control.