How to Delete a Page in Microsoft Word and Optimise Your Microsoft 365 Environment

If you’re wondering how to delete a page in Microsoft Word, the fastest approach is to display hidden formatting marks, locate any page breaks or blank paragraphs, and remove them. While this is a common productivity task, it highlights a broader challenge facing many organisations. As employees increasingly use Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot to find information and complete work, the quality, accessibility, security, and governance of organisational data directly impact both employee productivity and AI outcomes. Strong information management foundations help organisations maximise the value of Microsoft 365 while building readiness for AI adoption.

Further reading:

• AI Privacy Act Reforms: Compliance Steps for Australian Organisations
• The Biggest AI Tool Selection Mistake Businesses Make
• Why Zero Trust Matters for AI Data Protection
• Essential Eight and AI Security: Why Australian Organisations Need More Than Compliance

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, Virtual IT Group helps organisations maximise the value of their Microsoft 365 investment, strengthen security, and prepare for AI adoption.

How to Delete a Blank Page in Word

Show Hidden Formatting

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + 8 (Windows) or Command + 8 (Mac) to display paragraph marks and page breaks.
2. You can also select: Home → ¶ (Show/Hide) 

Delete Unwanted Content:  Remove any: Empty paragraphs, page and section breaks, then press Delete or Backspace.

Delete an Entire Page:

1. Click anywhere on the page and Press CTRL + G.
2. Type \page.
3. Select Go To.
4. Close the window and press Delete.

Remove a Blank Final Page at the end of a document:

1. Show paragraph marks.
2. Select the final paragraph symbol.
3. Reduce the font size to 1 pt.
4. Set line spacing to Exactly 1 pt if required.

Beyond Word: Getting More from Microsoft 365

Deleting a page in Word solves an immediate problem, but many organisations are only using a fraction of the capabilities available in Microsoft 365. Commonly underutilised tools include:

• Microsoft Copilot
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint Online
• OneDrive for Business
• Microsoft Entra
• Power Automate

Why AI Readiness Starts with Microsoft 365

AI success is not determined by the number of AI tools deployed. It depends on how well information is organised, secured, and governed. Organisations seeing the greatest value from Microsoft Copilot typically benefit from:

• Faster decision-making
• Improved employee productivity
• Reduced administrative workloads
• Better access to organisational knowledge
• Greater return on Microsoft 365 investments

Strong identity management and Zero Trust security are equally important to ensure AI can access the right information without increasing risk.

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