> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://authorea.crisp.help/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How do I add a page break?

A page break is useful to create a pause in the flow of your document. To create a page break press the *Page break* button in the *Insert* toolbar.

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In the web view of your Authorea document, a page break creates a break in the text identified by a line or symbol, similar to e.g.:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/d38f777e-0276-4c52-8a15-b5855ac4903c/e48341fd-f70d-41e3-b6ec-6ea7c72647d9.png)
When exported to PDF, the document will have an actual page break (i.e., reminder of the page left blank) at the point where the break exists.