Insert a Header or Footer

A header or footer is text that prints at the top (header) or bottom (footer) of every page or only on designated pages. Headers typically contain page numbers, but may also include other information, like the title of the document, the author’s name, or the chapter number.

To Insert a Header or Footer:

• Click on the View Menu.
• Select Header and Footer.

• The Header and Footer editing tools will appear at the top and bottom of the page.

• You will notice that the Formatting Palette will display Header and Footer tools after the header and footer sections appear in your document. Here, you can change Header/Footer styles, insert page numbers, the date, and more.
• The available options are:

• Click the Close button on the Header section in the document to resume working on the document.