How to Only Make 1 Page Landscape in Word: A Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Page Orientation in Microsoft Word

When working on a document in Microsoft Word, sometimes you need to rotate just one page to landscape orientation, leaving the rest in portrait. This is especially common for inserting wide tables, charts, or images that won’t fit on a vertical page. Here’s how to achieve this seamlessly.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Place your cursor at the beginning of the page you want in landscape.
2. Go to the Layout tab (or Page Layout in some versions).
3. Click on Breaks, then choose Next Page under Section Breaks. This creates a new section.
4. Move your cursor to the start of the next page (after the content you want in landscape) and repeat step 3 to insert another section break.
5. Now, click anywhere between these two section breaks.
6. In the Layout tab, select Orientation and choose Landscape.

Only the section you isolated will become landscape; the rest will remain in portrait orientation. This technique works across Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and even older versions.

As a designer, I know that presenting large visuals or floor plans on a landscape page ensures maximum clarity. For example, when I want to demonstrate an interactive 3D floor plan design in my interior design documents, I always reserve a landscape page for those wide drawings to enhance readability and professionalism.

Tips 1:

Remember to check your page breaks in “Print Layout” view to avoid accidental blank pages. Consistent section management will keep your document neat and easy for others to follow.

FAQ

Q: Can I make more than one page landscape in Word?

A: Yes, you can apply the same section break method to any set of pages you want in landscape format.

Q: Does this work on Mac as well as PC?

A: Yes, the steps are the same in Word for Mac; menus may look slightly different but the process is identical.

Q: Will headers and footers change orientation too?

A: Headers and footers remain but may need adjusting to fit the new orientation for the landscape page.

Q: Can I revert a landscape page back to portrait later?

A: Yes, simply insert a new section break after the landscape page and set the following section to portrait orientation.

Q: Why would a designer use a landscape page?

A: Landscape orientation is perfect for wide visuals, tables, or layouts like floor plans, ensuring your content remains clear and visually appealing.