Dean Martineau wrote, with regard to inserting a page break:

The easiest way is to hit ctrl+enter.

In all my years using Windows and Word this was a trick I'd never heard of before!   You are absolutely correct that it's got to be the easiest way to insert a page break.

This old dog has learned a new trick!

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Brian - Windows 10 Home, 64-Bit, Version 1803, Build 17134  

    A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.

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