Fix: Mixing Landscape and Portrait Pages in Word

Mixing Landscape and Portrait Pages in Word

How to have both landscape and portrait pages in the same Word document.

حل سريع

Select the text for the landscape page, go to Layout > Margins > Custom Margins > Landscape, and set ‘Apply to: Selected text.’ Word automatically inserts section breaks.

خطوات الحل

1. Identify the problem — Note exactly when the issue occurs and any error messages
2. Try the quick fix — Apply the solution described above
3. Start Word in Safe Mode — If the issue persists, press Windows + R, type winword /safe, and test
4. Check for updates — Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now
5. Repair Office — If nothing else works, go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Office > Modify > Online Repair

أسئلة شائعة

If the issue persists after trying all steps, contact Microsoft Support or visit answers.microsoft.com. Include your Word version (File > Account > About Word) and a description of the steps you’ve already tried.

الوقاية

• Keep Microsoft Office updated with the latest patches
• Regularly back up important documents
• Avoid installing untrusted add-ins
• Use .docx format for all documents (not .doc)