On Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:41:36 -0400, Jay Freedman wrote:
there is no simple way to avoid a blank page because Word
insists on placing odd-numbered pages (in this case, page iii in section 1
and page 1 in section 2) on right-hand pages.
There is a reason why Word insists on placing odd-numbered pages on
right-hand pages.
Here is from
http://www.cs.utah.edu/dept/old/texi.../texi_28.html:
´By convention, a book is printed on both sides of each sheet of paper.
When you open a book, the right-hand page is odd-numbered, and chapters
begin on right-hand pages--a preceding left-hand page is left blank if
necessary. Reports, however, are often printed on just one side of paper,
and chapters begin on a fresh page immediately following the end of the
preceding chapter. In short or informal reports, chapters often do not
begin on a new page at all, but are separated from the preceding text by a
small amount of whitespace.ˇ
Also here is from
http://www.wiley.com/legacy/authors/.../6content.htm:
´Part titles always start on a right-hand page. The chapter following a
part title begins on the next right-hand page. Chapters may start on left-
or right-hand pages. However, many authors prefer to begin all chapters on
right-hand pages. Either method is acceptable, but once a system is chosen,
it must be used throughout the entire book. It is necessary to stress that
all even-numbered pages are left-hand pages (or verso pages) and that all
odd-numbered pages are right-hand pages (or recto pages). It is important
that you follow this standardized publishing rule.ˇ
This is the standard rule of pagination for duplex-printed documents.
As a result, documents (or books) often have blank pages when a section
ends on a right-hand page, and the next section also ends on a right-hand
page. The preceding left-hand page is traditionally left blank.
Hope this helps.
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Cheers
Robert