RStudio, knitr, pandoc, Word: how do I get a 'new page' in my docx?

Question

I am using the RStudio, knitr, pandoc, MS Word combo to get my final results in a docx document.

Occasionally, I would like the report to continue on a new page. I can't find the way to achieve this.

From what I have Googled, it seems to be possible with CSS. I don't know HTML or CSS, but if it is the solution I will learn. Just don't want to take the wrong road...

Answer 1

Try the LaTeX command \newpage. Pandoc recognizes it and might (not on a computer right now) translate it to a Word page break.

Answer 2

​```{=openxml}
<w:p>
  </w:pPr>
    <w:r>
      <w:br w:type="page"/>
    </w:r>
</w:p>
​```

Insert this codes in the position of new page you wanted in the .RMD file, and knit the file to word file. It will be translated into a new page break by pandoc, just like a \newpage command using $Latex$.