Fix: Word Only Printing the First Page

Word Only Printing the First Page

How to fix Word when it only prints the first page of a multi-page document.

Quick Solution

Go to File > Print and check the Pages setting. Make sure it says ‘Print All Pages’ not ‘Print Current Page.’ Also check the Pages field isn’t set to ‘1.’ Try printing to PDF first to confirm the document is intact.

Detailed Steps

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

When to Contact Support

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.

Prevent This Issue

• 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)