How to Add Paper Size in Excel (4 Easy Ways)

We’ll use the following dataset which contains a Sales Overview.

4 Easy Ways to Add Paper Size in Excel


Method 1 – Using the Page Layout Tab to Add a Paper Size in Excel

Steps:

  • Go to the Page Layout tab from the Ribbon.
  • Select Size.

  • A drop-down menu will appear.
  • Select the Page Size you want from the drop-down menu. We selected A5.

Using the Page Layout Tab to Add Paper Size in Excel

  • Go to the File tab.

Using the Page Layout Tab to Add Paper Size in Excel

  • Select Print.

You will be able to see the Print Preview. You can see how the page will look on the selected Page Size after printing.

Using the Page Layout Tab to Add Paper Size in Excel

Read More: How to Print Full Page of Excel Sheet in A4 Size 


Method 2 – Use the Print Option to Add a Paper Size in Excel

Steps:

  • Go to the File tab.

  • Select the Print option.

Use of Print Option to Add Paper Size in Excel

  • Select the drop-down option for Page Size.

Use of Print Option to Add Paper Size in Excel

  • Pick the Page Size you want. We selected Statement.

  • In the Print Preview, you can see how the page will look on the selected Page Size after printing.

Use of Print Option to Add Paper Size in Excel

Read More: How to Adjust Page Size for Printing in Excel


Method 3 – Using Page Setup to Add a Paper Size in Excel

Steps:

  • Go to the Page Layout tab.
  • Select the anchor icon from Page Setup.

  • You will see the dialog box named Page Setup.
  • Go to the Page tab.
  • Select the drop-down button from Paper size.

Employing Page Setup Feature to Add Paper Size in Excel

  • Choose the Paper size you want from the drop-down menu. We selected A3.

  • Select Print Preview.

Employing Page Setup Feature to Add Paper Size in Excel

  • In the Print Preview, you can see how the page will look on the selected Page Size for printing.

Employing Page Setup Feature to Add Paper Size in Excel

Read More: How to Add A3 Paper Size in Excel 


Method 4 – Adding a Custom Paper Size

Steps:

  • Search for Printers & scanners in your Windows Search.
  • Select Printers & scanners.

  • Your Printers & scanners settings will open.
  • Select your printer. We selected our printer which is HP LaserJet Pro M12w.

  • Select Manage.

Adding Custom Paper Size

  • Select Printing preferences.

  • Select Custom under Paper Options to make a custom size.

Adding Custom Paper Size

  • The Custom Paper Size dialog box will appear.
  • Write the Name for your custom size.
  • Insert the Width.
  • Insert the Height.
  • Select Save.

Adding Custom Paper Size

  • Go to your Excel file.
  • Select the File tab.

  • Select Print.

  • Select the Printer where you set your custom size.

Adding Custom Paper Size

  • Select the drop-down option for Page Size.

  • Choose the custom Page Size you want. We selected new size (which we created earlier).

  • In the Print Preview, you can see how the page will look on the selected Page Size after printing.

Read More: Why Is My Excel Sheet Printing So Small 


Things to Remember

  • The custom page size is not a feature of Excel.
  • To customize the paper size, you will need a Printer connected to your device.

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Mashhura Jahan, BSc in Industrial and Production Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, invested 1.5 years at ExcelDemy. In roles like Excel & VBA Content Developer, Excel Charts, and Dashboard course trainer, she wrote 90+ articles. She was previously part of the forum support team and a junior software analyst on the Excel Add-in project. With interests spanning Excel, VBA, Power Query, Python, Data Science, and Software Development, Mashhura brings a diverse skill set to her... Read Full Bio

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