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How to Add a Header and Footer in Word

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  1. Find headers and footers on the Insert tab

    On the Insert tab, click the "Header" or "Footer" button.

  2. Choose a style

    Pick one of the built-in header or footer designs, or choose a blank layout.

  3. Add a title, page number, or other content

    Type in whatever should repeat on every page β€” a document title, company name, or page number.

  4. Make the first page different

    Check "Different First Page" so a cover page does not show the header or footer.

  5. Why it matters

    Once set up, a title or page number repeats automatically on every page β€” no need to retype it by hand.

Perfect for long documents that need page numbers

For a document with many pages, there is no need to type a title or page number on each one by hand. Set up a header or footer once, and it repeats automatically across the whole document.

Keeping headers consistent across a long report

Using the left, center, and right tab stops inside the header lets you place a document title on the left, a company name in the middle, and a page number on the right, all neatly aligned. Unless a section genuinely needs its own style, keeping the same header and footer format throughout the document reads as more professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different header for each section?

Yes β€” insert a section break, then turn off "Link to Previous" so each section can have its own header and footer.

Can page numbers start from a specific number?

Yes β€” in the page number format settings, you can set the starting number to whatever you like.