How to Add Line Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC and Mac)

Learn how to add line numbers in Microsoft Word. After adding the line numbers, we'll see how to change the numbering options, including starting with a different number, changing the numbering increment, and adjusting the spacing between the number and text.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word for Mac (Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac), Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Presentation
00:55 How to add line numbers
02:14 How to change line numbering options

Companion blog post/transcript to this video

How to Add Line Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC and Mac)
https://erinwrightwriting.com/line-numbers-in-microsoft-word/

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