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How to Print Only Odd or Even Pages in Word

Tap each step to see how to print only odd or even pages in Word.

  1. Open "File β†’ Print"

    Click the "File" tab, then click "Print."

  2. Click the page range dropdown

    In the print settings, click the dropdown that defaults to "Print All Pages."

  3. Choose "Print Odd Pages" or "Print Even Pages"

    Select the option you want from the list.

  4. Click the print button

    Only the pages matching your choice will print.

  5. Why it helps

    On a printer that doesn't support automatic double-sided printing, printing odd pages first, flipping the stack over, and then printing the even pages lets you complete double-sided printing manually.

The order the flipped stack goes back in matters

After the odd pages finish printing, how you flip the paper before feeding it back in depends on your specific printer's feed direction. It's worth printing a short two- or three-page test document first to confirm which way to flip the stack, so a longer document doesn't come out with pages upside down or in the wrong order.

This also works for splitting a document for two people

Beyond double-sided printing, choosing only odd or only even pages is a quick way to divide a long handout between two reviewers, or to reprint just the pages that need correcting without reprinting an entire document from page one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need special software to print odd or even pages only?

No. This is a built-in option in Word's standard print dialog, available without installing anything extra.

What if my printer already supports automatic double-sided printing?

If your printer offers a duplex or two-sided printing option directly in the print settings, use that instead β€” it's faster and removes any risk of flipping the paper the wrong way.