How To Insert and Add New Pages in Google Docs Document

Google Docs makes it easy to create professional documents and collaborate with others in real-time. As you add more content to your document, you may need to insert new pages within the document or add pages to the end. Here are simple steps to insert and add pages in Google Docs.

Insert a New Page

To insert a new blank page within your document in Google Docs, follow these steps:

  1. Place your cursor where you want the new page to start. This would usually be at the end of a section or paragraph.
  2. Click on Insert > Break > Page Break in the top menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut:
    • Ctrl + Enter (on Windows)
    • Command + Enter (on Mac)
  3. A new blank page will be inserted after the cursor location.

You can now start typing on the new page.

Add a New Page to the End

To add a blank page to the end of your document:

  1. Place your cursor at the very end of the document text.
  2. Press Enter to add a new blank line.
  3. Start typing on this new page.

New pages will automatically be added as you reach the end of the previous page.

Tips for Managing Pages

Here are some tips for effectively managing multiple pages in your documents:

  • Add page numbers – Make use of page numbers to keep track of pages. Go to Insert > Page Numbers and select a style.
  • Add headers/footers – Use the same header and footer across pages to maintain consistency.
  • Set page margins – Standardize page margins by going to File > Page setup.
  • Add page breaks before major sections to separate content.
  • View multiple pages while editing by going to View > Print layout.

Insert Pages on Mobile

Inserting new pages in Google Docs mobile app is also simple:

  1. Tap the + icon at the top.
  2. Select Page Break from the pop-up menu.

This will insert a new page after the cursor location.

Convert Other Documents to Google Docs

You can also convert Word documents, markdown files, plain text documents, etc. to Google Doc format by importing:

  1. Open Google Docs and click on File > Import.
  2. Select the file format you want to import.
  3. Choose the file and click Import.

The document will be converted to an editable Google Doc retaining most original formatting.

Collaborate with Multiple Users

Google Docs makes real-time collaboration seamless. You can invite others to edit your document by clicking Share in the top right and entering their email addresses.

Use the built-in commenting feature to give feedback or discuss changes on specific parts of the document.

Enable version history to see a timeline of all changes made by different collaborators.

Additional Tips and Shortcuts

Here are some additional tips to help you master page management in Google Docs:

  • Use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl/Command + Arrow keys to quickly navigate between pages
  • Search for text across all pages using Ctrl/Command+F
  • Outline mode gives you an overview of just the headings across pages
  • Present your document full screen by going to File > Present
  • Download as PDF or Word document from File > Download

With some practice, you’ll be able to adeptly manage multiple pages and sections in your documents. This will help you create long-form content like reports, proposals, books and ebooks directly within Google Docs.

Let me know if you have any other questions!