How to Insert Page in Word Landscape: Learn how to easily set up landscape pages in Microsoft Word

Inserting a landscape page within a Word document—while most pages remain in portrait orientation—is a common requirement for reports, proposals, or presentations. Here’s a step-by-step process you can follow in Microsoft Word (applies to Word 2016, 2019, 2021, and Microsoft 365 versions):

1. Place the cursor at the start of the page you want in landscape orientation.
2. Go to the Layout tab at the top toolbar.
3. Click Breaks > choose Next Page under Section Breaks. This creates a new section.
4. Now, with the cursor in the new section, go back to the Layout tab, select Orientation, and pick Landscape.
5. To return to portrait orientation after your landscape page, insert another “Next Page” section break at the end of the landscape section and, with your cursor in the new section, repeat step 4, but choose Portrait instead.

This approach is ideal when you have large tables, images, or floor plans—let’s say you’re showcasing a spacious living room layout or comprehensive furniture schematics. As a professional designer, I often insert landscape pages to present design boards or panoramic view renders.

If you’re documenting or visualizing interior layouts or floor plans in your report, Word’s basic tools may feel limiting. For intricate visual needs, tools like a floor planner allow you to create, export, and seamlessly integrate high-quality images into your landscape pages, elevating both clarity and professionalism.

Tips 1:

If your document contains multiple sections requiring different orientations, always double-check section breaks to maintain consistent formatting. Use the Navigation Pane (under the “View” tab) to easily spot where your breaks and orientation changes occur.

FAQ

Q: Can I make just one page landscape without affecting the entire document?

A: Yes, by using section breaks (Next Page) and changing the orientation for just that section, only your selected page(s) will become landscape.

Q: Why does the entire document change to landscape when I try this?

A: If you do not insert a section break, Word will apply the orientation to the entire document. Be sure your cursor is inside the correct section before changing orientation.

Q: Can I add content before and after the landscape page?

A: Absolutely. Section breaks allow you to have portrait pages before and after landscape pages, each formatted independently.

Q: How do I ensure headers and footers look right across different orientations?

A: Headers and footers are section-specific. Double-click the header/footer in the landscape section and adjust or unlink if needed for unique formatting.

Q: What’s the recommended image or table size for landscape Word pages?

A: For clarity, use high-resolution images and set your table width to match the landscape page’s margins (usually up to 10” wide). Preview before printing to ensure nothing is cut off.