Since the issue cannot be reproduced, it's reasonable to suspect some sort
of corruption in the affected document.
Try the following to get rid of the corruption: Delete all section breaks in
the document and then copy the contents, except for the final paragraph mark
(¶), into a new document. For more on corrupt documents, see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/CorruptDoc.htm.
To show/hide paragraph marks as well as other nonprinting marks, press
Ctrl+Shift+8.
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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP
"Gordon Biggar" wrote in message
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Excellent question (I should have thought of that). I created a new
document without columns, and the inserted page numbers appeared where
they are supposed to appear (upper right-hand corner). I then formatted
the blank document for two columns and inserted page numbers - correct
placement again. Obviously, there must be something unique to the
document with which I am working that will not permit the placing of page
numbers in the upper right-hand corner. I might try opening the header on
the first page with page numbers (page two), force a move to the right, to
see if that affects the subsequent pages.
Very strange.
GB
"Stefan Blom" wrote in message
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This is strange. Can you reproduce it in a new, blank document (with or
without columns), or does it only happen in one particular document?
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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP
"Gordon Biggar" wrote in message
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I am using Office 2000 (still). When I go the route of Insert\Page
Numbers, and then select upper page\right, the page numbers print out in
the upper left-hand corner instead. I am using column text on the pages.
Might this have something to do with the placement? I know that I can
physically go into the headers and change the location, but why is Word
ignoring my request?
Gordon Biggar
Houston, Texas