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Formatting Thesis Page Numbering in Microsoft Word

Time commitment

5 - 10 minutes

Description

The purpose of this webpage is to provide graduate students with step-by-step tutorials on how to properly apply page numbering in MS Word, ensuring their thesis or dissertation meets the formatting requirements set by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (OGPS). These instructions guide students through the process of adding Roman and Arabic numerals in the correct sections of their document, including suppressing page numbers on specific pages such as the title and abstract. The tutorials are designed to help students format their thesis pages correctly without one-on-one support, while adhering to OGPS guidelines.

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