Pages: page nos problem in Word doc

[AlanWilson]

If a Word doc is opened in Pages, page numbers respond to eg Layout Inspector, Sections, Page Numbers Start At, but they can't be selected or deleted.
How can I delete ex-Word page numbers?

 

[James_C]

Can you post a screenshot of what you are trying to change? I can open a Word File in Pages and delete the Page Number in the footer at the bottom of the page.

 

[PeggyD]

Word does some strange things with objects, page numbers, etc. that don't survive translation to Pages very well. Usually these things get converted to master or background objects. Go to Format > Advanced & choose Make master objects selectable & then go to Arrange & select Make background objects selectable. You still might not be able to click on them if they are behind text so you need to command-click outside of the margins & drag the cursor toward the object until it is selected. You can then use the Arrange menu to bring the object to the front.