page numbers

[Bud]

When I print a word document with page numbers, the numbers do not
print. Instead I get this

{page }

What can I change (select or unselect) to get page numbers to print?

TIA

 

[Bud]

When I print a word document with page numbers, the numbers do not
print. Instead I get this

{page } left curly brace "print" space for a number right curly brace

What can I change (select or unselect) to get page numbers to print?

TIA

jeannine's solution, Alt F9, does nothing for me.

 

[Graham Mayor]

Tools > options > print > uncheck include with document 'Field codes'

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[Bud]

Tools > options > print > uncheck include with document 'Field codes'

That works but now the displayed page on the monitor has the {PAGE }
showing instead of the page numbers. It seems to be just one thing
after another. Fixing one problem just uncovers another.

I have a Word 97 instruction book but it is silent about this problem.
My present version is 10.0.2627.0 which came with MS Office XP
Professional for Service Pack 2 (I do have SP2, BTW).

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

For this you do need Alt+F9 (or clear the box for "Field codes" on the View
tab of Tools | Options).

 

[Bud]

For this you do need Alt+F9 (or clear the box for "Field codes" on the View
tab of Tools | Options).

Thanks Suzanne. Clearing the 'Field Codes' box on the View Menu did it.
Alt-F9 does nothing for me. When do you use (apply) it? What needs
to be on the monitor when you invoke it?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Alt+F9 toggles the display of fields from field codes to field results or
vice versa.