How to delete or remove section break in Word: A Comprehensive GuideUpdated 3 months ago
To delete a section break, first, make it visible. Click on the Home tab and select Show/Hide ¶ to display hidden formatting marks, including section breaks. This will help you locate the exact position of the break.
Key Highlights: Delete a Section Break in Microsoft Word
- Show Formatting Marks
Go to the Home tab and click on the ¶ (Show/Hide Paragraph Marks) button to reveal section breaks.
- Locate the Section Break
Scroll through the document to find the section break, marked as "Section Break (Next Page)," "Section Break (Continuous)," or similar.
- Delete the Section Break
Place your cursor before or after the break, then press the Delete or Backspace key to remove it.
- Check for Formatting Changes
Deleting the section break may affect headers, footers, and page layout. You may need to reapply settings under Header & Footer Tools or Page Layout.
- Remove Multiple Section Breaks
Use **Ctrl + H** to find and delete additional section breaks using the Find and Replace feature (`^b`).
Deleting section breaks helps streamline document formatting but may require adjusting certain layout settings afterward.