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How to Print Odd or Even Pages in Word (For Manual Duplex Printing)

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Sometimes you only need to print odd pages or even pages in Word. This is commonly used for manual duplex printing, where you first print odd pages and then reinsert the paper to print the even pages on the other side.

Microsoft Word includes a built-in option that allows you to print odd or even pages easily. If you need to print these pages from multiple Word documents, tools like Kutools for Word can batch print odd or even pages automatically. In this guide, you'll learn two practical ways to print odd or even pages in Word.

Print Odd or Even Pages in Word

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Method 1: Print Odd or Even Pages Using Word’s Built-in Print Settings

Microsoft Word provides a built-in option that allows you to print only odd pages or even pages. This feature is especially useful for manual duplex printing.

  1. Open your document in Microsoft Word.
  2. Click File > Print.
  3. On the Print page, do the following:
    1. ① Open the dropdown menu that usually shows Print All Pages. And select one of the following options:
      • Print Odd Pages Only
      • Print Even Pages Only
    2. ② Select your printer.
    3. ③ Click Print.
      On the Print page

Result: Word prints only the odd pages or only the even pages of the document instead of printing all pages.

Pros
  • Built into Word: No additional tools required.
  • Easy to use: Just choose odd or even pages from the print settings.
  • Useful for duplex printing: Ideal when printing double-sided manually.
Cons
  • Works for one document at a time: Each file must be opened separately.
  • Not ideal for multiple documents: Printing many files becomes time-consuming.
  • No batch automation: Repetitive printing tasks require manual steps.

Method 2: Batch Print Odd or Even Pages from Multiple Word Documents with Kutools

If you need to print odd or even pages from multiple Word documents, opening and printing each file individually can be inefficient. Kutools for Word provides a powerful Batch Printing feature that allows you to print odd pages or even pages from many documents at once.

After downloading and installing Kutools for Word from the official website, do the following:

  1. Open Microsoft Word. And click Kutools Plus >Batch Printing.
    Batch Printing
  2. In the Batch Printing dialog, do the following:
    1. ① Click Add Files or Add Foldersimport multiple Word documents.
    2. ② Under Print Range, select one of the following:
      • Odd Pages
      • Even Pages
    3. ③ Click Print.
      In the Batch Printing dialog

Result: Kutools automatically prints all odd pages or even pages from the selected Word documents using the default printer.

Pros
  • Batch print odd or even pages from multiple Word documents
  • Much faster when printing many files
  • Automatically processes all selected documents
  • No need to open each document individually
 
Kutools for Word
Batch print odd or even pages from multiple Word documents quickly without opening each file.

Examples of Printing Odd or Even Pages in Word

OptionPages Printed
Print Odd Pages Only1, 3, 5, 7, 9...
Print Even Pages Only2, 4, 6, 8, 10...

Word vs Kutools: Which Method Is Faster?

FeatureWord Built-inKutools for Word
Print odd pages✔ Supported✔ Supported
Print even pages✔ Supported✔ Supported
Batch print multiple documents✘ Not available✔ Supported
Efficiency✘ Slow✔ Very fast

FAQ

How do I print odd pages in Word?

Go to File → Print, open the dropdown under Settings, and choose Print Odd Pages Only. Word will print pages 1, 3, 5, and so on.

How do I print even pages in Word?

In the Print settings, choose Print Even Pages Only. Word will print pages 2, 4, 6, and other even-numbered pages.

Why do people print odd pages first?

This is commonly used for manual duplex printing. You first print the odd pages, then flip the paper and print the even pages on the reverse side.

Can I batch print odd or even pages from multiple Word documents?

Microsoft Word cannot easily batch print odd or even pages from multiple documents. However, tools like Kutools for Word allow you to add multiple files and print odd or even pages from all documents at once.