Missing top and bottom margins in Microsoft Word

the Margin section on Microsoft Word is very important, but it can also be quite confusing when things change out of the blue. Not so long ago, some users complained about the default Word top margin at 0 instead of 1 inch. The layout tab says it should be 1 inch, but for some reason the vertical ruler displays 0. It's pretty confusing if you don't know what's going on. But don't worry, because we know what's going on here and how to fix it.

Here's the thing, the problem you are having with margins in Microsoft Word, from our point of view, could have a lot to do with white space, which suppresses the display of the areas of- header / footer and separates pages with a black line rather than a visual pause.

It's annoying for users used to visual breaks, especially when they don't know how to fix it.

Missing top and bottom margins in Word

If you are having layout issues with Microsoft Word where the top and bottom margins are missing, try these suggestions to easily fix the problem.

1. Double click on the top of the writing area
2. Change White space between pages in Print Layout mode setting.

1) Double-click on the top of the writing area

Your margin is there, most likely, it is just hidden. One way to show it is to simply place your mouse cursor at the top of the writing area or page and double-click. Doing this should allow you to recover the margin and doing the same task again should hide it.

2) White space between pages in Print Layout mode

Another way to do it, which requires more steps, is to visit the section that says White space between pages in Print Layout mode.

To do this, click File, then go to Option. When the new window appears, select View, then make sure to check the box that says Show white space between pages in Print Layout view.

This alone should solve your problem.

Now, if for any reason you are still affected by the margin problem, please leave us a comment.