How to print on both sides for Duplex printing in Word
Oct 23, 2026
By default, Microsoft Word doesn’t print on the front or back automatically for duplex printing, and users need to select the side manually. However, you can print on single or both sides for duplex printing by enabling this setting in Microsoft Word. It is possible to turn on this feature using Word Options, Local Group Policy Editor, and Registry Editor.
To print on both sides for Duplex printing in Word, follow these steps:
1] Open Microsoft Word on your computer.
2] Click on the File menu.
3] Select Options.
4] Switch to the Advanced tab.
5] Head to the Print section.
6] Tick the Print on front of the sheet for duplex printing setting.
7] Tick the Print on back of the sheet for duplex printing setting.
8] Click the OK button.
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0:21 Procedure through Microsoft Word
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