How to make one page of word document landscape: A simple guide to changing page orientation in Word

To make only one page of your Word document landscape, first place your cursor at the beginning of the page you want to change. Go to the "Layout" or "Page Layout" tab on the ribbon, then click "Breaks" and select "Next Page" under Section Breaks. This creates a new section. Next, navigate to the "Orientation" button (still under the "Layout" tab) and choose "Landscape." This will apply the landscape orientation to just that section—ensuring only the selected page becomes landscape, while the rest of your document stays in portrait orientation.

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FAQ

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

A: Yes, insert section breaks before and after each page you want to turn landscape, then change orientation for each section.

Q: Will my headers and footers be affected when changing orientation?

A: They may shift, so double-check those areas after changing orientation to landscape.

Q: Can I do this on both Windows and Mac versions of Word?

A: Yes, though the menu names may differ slightly, the steps are similar.

Q: Will this method work for Word Online?

A: Section breaks and mixed orientations are not fully supported in Word Online—use the desktop app for best results.

Q: Can landscape orientation be set for a single page in long documents?

A: Absolutely, section breaks allow precise control over page orientation anywhere in a document, no matter its length.