To insert a page number starting with the title page as page 1, follow the steps below:

1. Step 1: Open your document in the Word application.
2. Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Insert’ tab.
3. Step 3: Select ‘Page Break’ to break the document into pages.
4. Step 4: Press ‘Ctrl’ & ‘F9’ simultaneously. This will enter a field code placeholder between the pages.
5. Step 5: Insert ‘PAGE’ followed by a space within the placeholder.
6. Step 6: Place your mouse in-between the placeholder and press ‘F9’. This will insert the page number – starting with the title page as page 1.