# How to Add Page Numbers Reports MS Access

> To add page numbers in MS Access, open your report in Design View from the Navigation Pane. Go to the Design tab, click Page Numbers, and configure your format, position, and alignment in the dialog box. Click OK and switch to Report View to view the results.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Navigate to the 'Reports' section in the 'Navigation Pane'. Right-click the report you want to modify and select 'Design View'.
2. Identify where you want to display the page numbers.
3. Go to the 'Design' tab on the ribbon and click 'Page Numbers'.
4. The 'Page Numbers' dialog box will appear. Configure the Page Numbers options.
5. Select the format of the page numbers.
6. Choose where to display the page numbers.
7. Choose Left, Center, Right, Inside, or Outside alignment.
8. Click 'OK' to apply the settings.
9. Switch to 'Report View' to see how the page numbers appear on the report.
10. That's it! By following these steps, you can add page numbers in MS Access reports.