

In the Toolbox, select Header and Footer. NOTE: Unless directed otherwise, Word will keep headers and footers consistent for all pages. In the document, place your insertion point where you want the page number to appear. When you are ready to return to your document, click Close. NOTE: Options for odd and even headers and footers will appear when your document is two or more pages in length.

In the document, type the desired text for odd and even headers and footers. Labels appear designating the odd and even page footers. If the Formatting palette does not display, click Formatting. NOTE: The Toolbox displays the Formatting palette section by default. If you are working on a document that will be printed back-to-back and have facing pages (like a book), you may want to format your headers and footers differently according to whether they are on an even or odd page. When you are ready to return to your document, on the Header and Footer toolbar, click Close.įormatting Headers and Footers for Even and Odd Pages HINT: Almost all formatting options (e.g., font, size, centering, tabs, and borders) that can be applied in the document can also be applied in headers and footers. In the document, place your insertion point in the Header region or the Footer region. You can add information such as the title of the document, author, date printed, chapter/section title, or page numbers. Headers and footers allow you to add information above and below the typing area of your document.

NOTE: You can only link to previous sections if your document is divided into sections.Īllows you to change the placement of the header or footer on your document. Makes the header or footer the same as the previous section. Makes header or footer different on odd and even pages. Makes the header or footer different on the first page of the section. NOTE: The previous and next options are relevant when your document is divided into sections.Īllows you to "go to" a specific header or footer section. Shows previous header or footer, shows next header or footer. Using the following tools you should be able to properly format these areas to fit your needs. There are multiple ways to manipulate your headers and footers. If the Formatting Palette does not display, click Formatting Palette. NOTE: The Toolbox displays the Formatting Palette section by default. Use the following steps to access the Header and Footer toolbar.įrom the View menu, select Header and Footer.ĭouble click on the Header or Footer region. These are tools that you will frequently use when working with headers and footers in your document. The Header and Footer tools are located on the Formatting Palette. Headers and footers allow you to add information such as page numbers and dates to the format of your document.
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