how to remove a section break in word

To remove a section break in Microsoft Word, follow these straightforward steps:

1. Show Section Breaks
   Go to the Home tab and click the Show/Hide ¶ button to reveal formatting marks, including section breaks. This makes the section breaks visible as labeled lines in your document

2. Select and Delete the Section Break
   Place your cursor just before the section break line. Then press the Delete key. This will remove the section break without affecting the surrounding content

3. Alternative: Use Find and Replace to Remove Multiple Section Breaks
   • Press Ctrl + H to open the Find and Replace dialog.
   • Click More >>, then Special , and select Section Break. This inserts ^b into the "Find what" box.
   • Leave the "Replace with" box empty and click Replace All to remove all section breaks at once or use Find Next and Replace to remove them individually

4. Tips
   • If you cannot delete a section break, try switching to Draft view where section breaks are easier to select and delete

 * On a Mac, place the insertion point at the beginning of the break and press the **Forward Delete** key

 * Always save a backup copy of your document before deleting section breaks to avoid losing formatting unintentionally

By following these steps, you can efficiently remove section breaks in Word and maintain your document’s formatting integrity.