Take word 20 16 as an example, there is no page number on the cover and catalogue of the paper. Starting from the first page of the text, set the page number as follows:

1. Open the word document and double-click the left mouse button in the space above the text to open the header and footer settings.

2. Under the Header and Footer Settings tab, click Unlink to the previous section, which is different from checking the home page.

3. Then format the page number as needed.