LibreOffice: Let page numbers start from page 3

This practical tip shows you how to start the page numbers from page 3 in LibreOffice.

Let page numbers start from page 3

For a multi-page document that should only be labeled with the page numbers from the third page, make the following settings:

1. Place the mouse pointer on the page where the numbering should begin.
2. Click on "Insert" in the menu bar at the top.
3. Select the first point "Manual wrapping".
4. Under "Template" look for "First Page" and click on this point.
5. You specify the number of the first page in the small field below and check the box next to "Change page number".
6. Click Insert again and choose Field Command> Page Number.
7. In your document, for example, the page count starts with 1 on page 3.

How to start the page numbering after the front page can be read in another practical tip.