WD2000: Print: Odd Pages and Even Pages Have Opposite Effect

ID: Q191380

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SYMPTOMS

When you select Odd pages or Even pages in the Print drop-down list in the Print dialog box, you may get the opposite result when you print the document.


CAUSE

This opposite result occurs if the document begins with an even page number (such as 2, 4, or 6). This problem does not occur if your document starts with an odd page number.

Word does not use the page number to determine odd or even pages. Instead, Word prints even or odd pages based on the physical order of the pages; this means the first page is odd, the second page is even, the third page is odd, the fourth page is even, and so on.


WORKAROUND

Use one of the following methods when you print your document:

Method 1: Use the Other Option


If a document begins with an even page number and you want to print using the Odd pages or Even pages option, choose the opposite option in the Print drop-down list in the Print dialog box. For example, if you want to print even pages, select the Odd pages option.

Method 2: Insert a Page Break at the Beginning of the Document


To insert a page break at the beginning of the document, follow these steps:

  1. On the Insert menu, click Break.


  2. In the Break box, select Page Break, and click OK.


The Odd pages or Even pages option will work as expected.

NOTE: When you print your document, a blank page prints at the beginning of the document. This blank page is a result of the page break that you inserted and can be discarded.

Additional query words: incorrect wrong inconsistent 


Keywords          : kbdta wd2000 
Version           : WINDOWS:2000
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: May 13, 1999