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Have you ever print Word document and your text or table get cut off at the edge? Or you want to change paper size to A4, A3, or custom paper size but you don't know how to set it?
Don't worry! Today I show you 2 very important tips: how to print Word document without cut off and how to set any paper size you want in MS Word!
1. How to Print Word Document Without Cut Off
When you print document, sometime top, bottom, or side edge is cut off. This happen because your margin is too small or paper size setting does not match your printer!
Step-by-Step Fix:
- Open your document in MS Word.
- Go to Layout tab => click Margins => choose Normal (or set minimum
0.5 inch). - Press
Ctrl + Pto open Print menu. - Check Print Preview on the right side to see if text cut off.
- In Print setting, check Paper Size and make sure it match paper inside your printer tray (e.g. A4).
- Click Page Setup at bottom of print menu => check margins and header/footer position.
> π‘ Tip to Fix Cut Off:
> If printer show error "Margins are outside printable area", always click Fix button! Word will adjust your margins automatically so printer can print full text without cutting off.
2. How to Set Any Paper Size in MS Word
Sometime standard A4 or Letter size is not enough. You want custom paper size for envelope, certificate, receipt, or small card!
Step-by-Step to Set Paper Size:
- Go to Layout tab on top menu.
- Click on Size button.
- Select standard size like A4, A3, A5, Letter, or Legal.
- If you want custom size, click More Paper Sizes... at bottom.
- In Page Setup popup box, type your custom Width and Height (for example: Width = 15 cm, Height = 20 cm).
- Click OK to apply to your document!
> π‘ Tip for Custom Paper Size:
> Before setting custom paper size in Word, check if your physical printer support that paper size! Some small printers only support A4 or Letter size max.
π‘ Short & Clear Printing Tips Summary
- π¨οΈ Always check Print Preview (
Ctrl + P): Never click Print directly without looking at preview first! - π Keep standard margins: Set margins at least 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) so top header and footer not cut off by printer roller.
- π Match Paper Size: Paper size in Word MUST match paper in printer tray (e.g. A4 in Word = A4 in Printer tray).
- βοΈ Use Microsoft Print to PDF: If you don't have printer connected, export to PDF first to check exact print output before printing on real paper.
π Related Resources & Tips:
- π How to Set Page Setup & Fix A4/A3 Paper Size in MS Word & Excel
- π How to Set Portrait & Landscape in Same Document in MS Word
- π How to Use Header and Footer in MS Word
Hope this quick guide help you print Word document perfectly without cut off and set any paper size easily! Happy learning!

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