How to Add Two Cover Pages in a Word Document
Question details
The user needs to insert a second copy of a cover page into a single Word document to create a double-sided template or document structure with multiple title pages.
- Product
- Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating a professional double-sided document template that requires both a front cover and an identical or similarly formatted internal title page.
- Observed behavior
- Word does not provide a direct option to insert a second built-in cover page; adding a new cover page through the Insert menu typically replaces the existing one.
Enable formatting marks in your document by clicking the Paragraph icon (¶) on the Home tab so you can clearly see where your page breaks and section breaks are located.
Manually Duplicate the Cover Page with Section Breaks
Use section breaks to manually duplicate your cover page elements onto a new page without replacing the original built-in cover page.
Since Word restricts documents to one official built-in cover page, you must create a new section and manually paste the cover page contents to act as your second cover or title page.
Go to the Insert tab, click on Cover Page, and select your preferred design for the first page of your document.
Select all the text, shapes, and elements on your newly inserted cover page and press Ctrl+C to copy them.
Place your cursor at the end of your document or after a required blank page. Go to the Layout tab, click Breaks, and select Next Page under Section Breaks.
Click inside the newly created blank page (typically the third page for double-sided templates) and press Ctrl+V to paste the cover page elements.
Use Bookmarks to Sync an Auto-Updating Title Page
Link your second cover page to the first one using bookmarks and cross-references so that any text updates made to the main cover apply automatically to the second one.
Create Complex Document Layouts Easily with WPS Writer
Designing documents with multiple cover pages, blank inserts, and complex section breaks is incredibly intuitive in WPS Writer. Its user-friendly layout tools make managing professional document structures a breeze.
- 1. Open your document in WPS Writer: Launch WPS Office, open WPS Writer, and load your document or create a new blank one.
- 2. Insert the first cover page: Navigate to the Insert tab on the ribbon, click Cover Pages, and choose your desired design.
- 3. Add a section break: Go to the Page Layout tab, click on Breaks, and select Next Page Section Break to isolate the new page formatting.
- 4. Duplicate the cover: Highlight the elements of your first cover page, copy them, and paste them onto the newly created page to act as your second cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does inserting a new cover page replace my existing one?
Word's built-in cover page feature is programmed to only allow one official cover page per document. When you select a new cover page from the Insert menu, Word assumes you want to change the current design and automatically overrides the existing one.
How do I make sure my first chapter starts on a right-side page?
To force a chapter to start on a right-facing page (an odd page), place your cursor before the chapter title, go to Layout > Breaks, and select Odd Page under the Section Breaks menu.
Can I save my double cover page document as a template?
Yes. Once you have set up your cover pages, section breaks, and bookmarks perfectly, go to File > Save As, and choose Word Template (.dotx) from the file format dropdown. You can then reuse this layout for future documents.
How do I remove page numbers from the second cover page?
Double-click the header or footer area of the second cover page to open the Header & Footer tools. Ensure 'Link to Previous' is turned off, and check the 'Different First Page' box for that specific section. You can then delete the page number without affecting the rest of the document.
