How to Turn One Page to Landscape in Word: Learn how to change the orientation of a single page in your Word document

Turning just one page to landscape orientation in Microsoft Word is a common need, especially for documents containing wide tables, charts, or images. The process involves inserting section breaks and adjusting page orientation for a specific section. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Place your cursor at the beginning of the page you want in landscape.
2. Go to the Layout or Page Layout tab.
3. Click on Breaks → select Next Page under Section Breaks. This creates a new section.
4. Move your cursor to the next page after your intended landscape page.
5. Repeat: Insert another Next Page section break (as above).
6. Click anywhere on the page you want to turn landscape.
7. Go back to the Layout tab, select Orientation, and choose Landscape.

This will turn only the selected page (between the two section breaks) to landscape, while the rest remains in portrait mode. As a designer, I often recommend using this feature to enhance layout flexibility. Aligning wide visuals, tables, or mood boards in landscape can make your document not just more readable, but visually harmonious—which is at the heart of good 3D floor planner workstreams. The experience of presenting designs, be it reports or project proposals, can be elevated with these simple formatting tricks.

Tips 1:

Preview your document before sharing. After adjusting the page orientation, use Print Preview to ensure the section breaks worked as intended and your content is properly aligned on the landscape page. This avoids awkward page transitions and maintains professional quality throughout the document.

FAQ

Q: Can I have multiple landscape pages in different parts of Word?

A: Yes. Repeat the section break and orientation steps for each part you want in landscape.

Q: Will headers/footers change with orientation?

A: They may need adjustment, as landscape sections have wider headers/footers. Edit them within that section for best results.

Q: Does this process differ in Mac and Windows versions of Word?

A: The steps are mostly the same, though menu names may slightly vary. Always look for "Layout," "Breaks," and "Orientation" options.

Q: Will landscape pages affect page numbering?

A: If using section breaks, it can affect numbering. Double-check settings to keep numbering consistent.

Q: Is this possible on Word Online?

A: Currently, Word Online has limited support for advanced formatting like section-specific orientation. Use the desktop app for best results.