Office Settings & Configuration

How to Show One Page at a Time in Microsoft Word

WPS Content Manager Oct 9, 2026 870 views

Question details

Configure Microsoft Word to display a single page on the screen rather than multiple pages side-by-side.

How to Show One Page at a Time in Microsoft Word

Product: Microsoft Word
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Reading or editing a document where multiple pages are displayed at once, which can cause distraction or reduce text size.
Observed behavior: The document view shows several pages simultaneously side-by-side depending on the window size and current zoom level.

Before you start

Ensure your document is open in Microsoft Word and maximize your application window to easily locate the View and Zoom options on the ribbon.

Solution 1Recommended

Use the View Tab to Select One Page View

This is the most direct and accurate method to snap your Word document back to a standard single-page layout.

Microsoft Word dynamically adjusts how many pages are displayed based on your monitor size, application window width, and zoom settings. By explicitly selecting the One Page command, you force Word to calculate the exact zoom percentage needed to fit one full page on your screen.

Switch to Print Layout

Navigate to the 'View' tab on the top ribbon. In the 'Views' group on the far left, click on 'Print Layout'. This ensures you are in the correct viewing mode.

Select One Page

Still on the 'View' tab, look for the 'Zoom' group in the middle of the ribbon. Click on the 'One Page' button. Word will immediately adjust the display to show a single page.

Alternative Zoom Slider Method: You can also manually fix this by dragging the zoom slider located in the bottom-right corner of the Word window to the right (zooming in) until the layout snaps back to a single page.

Efficient Document Viewing

View and Edit Documents Single-Page in WPS Writer

WPS Office offers a seamless and intuitive interface for document editing. You can easily switch to a one-page view in WPS Writer, ensuring a focused and distraction-free writing experience without complex settings.

1. Open your Document in WPS Writer: Launch WPS Office and open the text document you want to read or edit.
2. Navigate to the View Tab: Click on the 'View' tab located in the top menu ribbon to access layout settings.
3. Apply One Page Zoom: Click the 'One Page' icon in the Zoom section to automatically adjust your screen to display exactly one page at a time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Word show two pages side-by-side automatically?

When you use a large monitor or wide screen and lower the zoom percentage, Word automatically fits multiple pages on the screen to utilize the available empty space.

Does the One Page setting save for all future documents?

View and zoom settings are generally saved with the specific document you are editing. If you open a different document, Word may use its previously saved view settings or revert to a default layout based on your current window size.

How do I show multiple pages again if I change my mind?

Navigate back to the 'View' tab on the ribbon, locate the 'Zoom' group, and click on 'Multiple Pages' to revert the view and see pages side-by-side.

Why is the One Page button grayed out?

The One Page button may be grayed out if you are in 'Read Mode' or 'Web Layout' view. Switch to 'Print Layout' in the View tab to enable the zoom options.

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