Word has no Page Gallery when you try to insert page numbers

Problem

When you try to add page numbers in a Word document, it won’t show the default templates to insert.

Cause

This is a corrupted file called “Building Blocks.dotx.

Solution

  1. Close Microsoft Word.
  2. Locate the file called “Building Blocks.dotx” and delete it:
    • Windows XP Location:
      C:\Documents and Settings\{your username}\Application Data\Microsoft\Document Building Blocks\1033\Building Blocks.dotx
    • Windows Vista & 7 Location:
      C:\Users\{your username}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Document Building Blocks\1033\Building Blocks.dotx

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