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Repaginate

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Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:53 am

To recalculate page breaks. Word processing and desktop publishing systems decide where to end one page and begin the next based on a set of parameters including the page size, margin size, and widow and orphan settings. Most systems automatically repaginate whenever you modify a document. However, repagination can be time-consuming, so some systems allow you temporarily turn off automatic repagination until you’re ready.