How to Have 1 Page Landscape in Word: A Step-by-Step Guide to Change Page Orientation in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a versatile tool, but sometimes you need to format just a single page differently, such as having one landscape-oriented page amid portrait pages. Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieve this without affecting the rest of your document:

1. Place your cursor at the very start of the page you want to change.
2. Go to the Layout or Page Layout tab, then click Breaks > Next Page to insert a section break.
3. Now place the cursor at the beginning of the next page (right after the one you want landscape) and insert another section break.
4. Select anywhere on the page that’s to be landscape.
5. Again under the Layout tab, click Orientation > Landscape.

This changes only your selected section to landscape, keeping the rest of your document in portrait mode.

As a designer, adjusting layouts is all about creating a visual flow and ensuring your document communicates as effectively as possible. This is similar to using a 2D floor planner to segment different spaces efficiently in a home—each section maintains its own purpose, but all contribute to the cohesive whole.

Tips 1:

Check your headers and footers after changing page orientation—they may require individual adjustment to preserve continuity in your design.

FAQ

Q: Can I have multiple landscape pages in the middle of my Word document?

A: Yes, simply insert section breaks before and after each set of pages you'd like in landscape orientation, then change their orientation independently.

Q: Will changing one page’s orientation affect my entire document?

A: No—as long as you use section breaks, only the selected section will change orientation.

Q: My headers and footers look wrong after changing orientation. What should I do?

A: Double-click the header or footer area and deselect “Link to Previous” to customize them for the landscape page section.

Q: Can I print a document with both portrait and landscape pages?

A: Absolutely. Word supports mixed orientations when printing, provided you’ve set up your document with section breaks.

Q: Why does text move unexpectedly after I insert a section break?

A: Section breaks can impact layout flow. Make sure your content is spaced appropriately and adjust formatting as needed after inserting the breaks.