Insert Headers or Footers

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:

1. Go to the Insert Tab.
    
2. Select Header (or Footer) from the Header or Footer Group.
   
3. Choose the style desired.  (The body of your text will be dim, and the header / footer will be active.)
   
4. Using the Header and Footer toolbar, make the changes desired.
5. Options that you have include the following:
   

   To insert	Click
   Page numbers	Insert Page Number.
   The current date	Insert Date and Time
   The current time	Insert Time and Time
   Common header or footer items, such as running total page numbers (Page 1 of 10), the file name, or the author’s name	Go to the Header and Footer Tools, choose the Insert Tab, and select Quick Parts
   Customized information	Type the desired information (for example, your name, the title of the document, etc.).

6. Close the header / footer by clicking on the Close button at the end of the toolbar; you can also click back in your document..

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