This brings us to the second way to insert the 'X of Y' page numbers-using the pre-defined page number formats in Word. Once collapsed, the first field code displays the current page number and the second displays the total number of pages in the document. Assuming you already know how to add field codes to your document, the finished code would look something like this: First, you can create your own page numbers in this way by using field codes. You generally construct this type of page number in one of two ways. The X represents the current page numbers, while Y represents the total. The type of page numbers that Melissa is working with are generally called 'X of Y' page numbers. Melissa wonders how she can get the total page count, as shown in the footer, to be correct. It should only show 79 pages, again because of the title page. (The title page isn't counted in the page count.) She got the page numbering to start correctly for her first page, but her footer now says, ' of 80,' ' of 80,' etc. She wants the pages numbered beginning with 1, but that is actually the second page of the document.
Melissa has a document that begins with a title page.
