Page numbers in Word

[Gifteddood]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Processor: Intel

I cannot get Insert Page numbers to work in word, in documents elements when I choose Header, in other words, in any format.
When I select Insert, etc. I get a grayed button reading "page" instead of the numbers. I even had an email response from Microsoft but their instructions did not correct the problem. They had me put several items in the trash, and finally restart. Nothing worked.

 

[CyberTaz]

It sounds to me like you simply may have toggled the display of Field
Codes -- Try keying Option+F9 or go into the Header/Footer,
Control/Right-Click what you're describing as a "button" & select Toggle
Field Codes from the contextual menu. If fneither of those suggestions
rectify the situation please provide as much accurate & descriptive detail
as yo can.

Also, make sure you have Office fully updated with SP1 (12.2.0) plus the
12.2.1 interim update & restart your Mac.