How to Remove a Page in Google Docs - OnSpec Electronic, Inc

Are you looking to delete a page in your Google Docs? Whether you want to remove a page full of content, a blank page in the middle, or a lingering blank page at the end of your document, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of deleting a page in Google Docs for each of these scenarios.

Delete a Page with Content

If you have a page filled with text, images, or both, removing it is a breeze. Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Select all the content on the page. You can do this by highlighting the entire content with your cursor.

Step 2: Press the Backspace key on Windows or the Delete key on Mac to delete the selected content.

Step 3: If deleting the content leaves you with a blank page, move your cursor to the top of the page and press Backspace or Delete. This action should take you to the previous page.

Delete a Blank Page

Sometimes, you may encounter a blank page in the middle of your document due to a page break or the deletion of content. Here’s how you can remove it:

Step 1: Go to the page following the blank page.

Step 2: Position your cursor at the beginning of the text on the next page, right before the first word.

Step 3: Press the Backspace or Delete key on your keyboard.

By doing this, the text from the following page will move up to the blank page, effectively eliminating it. Please note that you may need to press the Backspace or Delete key multiple times to shift the entire page of text to the blank page.

Delete a Blank Page at the End

As you work on your document, adjusting the text and spacing, you might notice a pesky blank page at the end. Try the following steps to get rid of it:

Step 1: Position your cursor at the end of the blank page.

Step 2: Continuously press the Backspace or Delete key until you reach the previous page.

If this method doesn’t work, the issue might be with the spacing. It’s possible that there’s too much space at the end of the paragraph on the previous page, causing a new page to appear. Follow these steps to adjust the spacing:

Step 1: Go to the Format menu and select Line and paragraph spacing.

Step 2: In the pop-out menu, choose Custom spacing.

Step 3: Adjust the number below Paragraph spacing for After. If the value is above zero, it could be the cause of the blank page.

Step 4: Click Apply, and you should see the blank page vanish.

Double-Check Your Bottom Margin

Another factor that may contribute to a blank page is the bottom margin. If the margin is set too high, it can create an empty page at the end of your document. Here’s what you can do:

Step 1: Go to the File menu and select Page setup.

Step 2: In the pop-up box, review the measurement for the Bottom margin. By default, it is usually set to 1 inch.

Step 3: If the bottom margin appears high, adjust the measurement to a smaller number and click OK.

This adjustment can also eliminate the blank page at the end of your document. However, keep in mind that it may affect the overall appearance of your remaining pages.

Now that you know how to delete pages in Google Docs, make sure to check out the best new features of Google Docs that you’ll find useful. And if you’re considering a switch to Microsoft Word, don’t miss our comparison of Word versus Docs.

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