WD97: Print: Odd Pages and Even Pages Have Opposite Effect (191378)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q191378 SYMPTOMS
When you select Odd Pages or Even Pages in the Print dialog box, you may
get the opposite result when you print the document.
CAUSE
This opposite result will occur if the document begins with an even page
number (such as 2, 4, or 6). This problem only occurs with documents
starting with even page numbers; it does not occur if your document starts
with an odd page number.
This behavior occurs because Word does not use the page number to determine
odd or even pages. Instead, Word prints even or odd pages based on the
physical order of the pages; this means the first page is odd, the second
page is even, the third page is odd, the fourth page is even, and so forth.
WORKAROUND
Use one of the following methods when you print your document.
Method 1: Use the Other Option
If a document begins with an even page number and you want to print using
the Odd or Even Pages option, choose the opposite option in the Print
dialog box. For example, if you want to print even pages, select the Odd
Pages option.
Method 2: Insert a Page Break at the Beginning of the Document
To insert a page break at the beginning of the document, follow these
steps:
- On the Insert menu, click Break.
- In the Break box, Select Page Break, and click OK.
The Odd Pages or Even Pages option will work as expected.
NOTE: When you print your document, a blank page prints at the beginning of
the document. This blank page is a result of the page break that you
inserted and can be discarded.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB191378 |
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