Basics
May 23, 2025
Whether you're working on a report, an essay, or a proposal, knowing how to add a new page in Google Docs can help you structure your content better. In this blog, we’ll cover how to insert a new page on different devices including computers, iPhones, iPads, and Android phones.
How to Add a New Page on Google Docs on a Computer or Laptop
If you're using Google Docs on your laptop or desktop:
Open your document in Google Docs.
Click where you want the new page to begin.
Go to the top menu and select
Insert
>Break
>Page break
.A new page will appear starting from your cursor’s location.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut:
Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Enter
Mac: Command + Enter
How to Insert a New Page in Google Docs on an iPad
To add a page using the Google Docs iPad app:
Open the Google Docs app and your document.
Tap where you want the new page to begin.
Tap the
+
icon at the top right.Select
Page break
from the menu.
Google Docs will insert a new page starting from your cursor.
How to Add a New Page on Google Docs on an iPhone
Here’s how to insert a page while using an iPhone:
Launch the Google Docs app and open your document.
Tap where you'd like the new page to begin.
Tap the
+
icon in the toolbar.Choose
Page break
from the insert options.
A new page will be added right at the spot.
How to Insert a New Page in Google Docs on an Android Device
If you're using Google Docs on Android:
Open your document in the app.
Tap where you want the new page.
Tap the
+
button at the top.Select
Page break
from the list.
This will insert a clean new page exactly where you want it.
Final Tips for Google Docs Page Management
Use headings and page breaks to organize long documents.
You can delete a page by backspacing at the beginning of a new page.
Preview your document in
Print layout
mode for a clear page-by-page view.
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Now that you know how to add new pages in Google Docs on every major device, your workflow should be smoother and more organized than ever!
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