Headers and Footers in MS Word
Headers and footers are sections at the top and bottom of each page in a Microsoft Word document. They are used to display consistent information across multiple pages, such as titles, page numbers, dates, or author names.
1. Header (Top of the Page) :
- Appears at the top margin of each page.
- Often contains document titles, chapter names, or company logos.
2. Footer (Bottom of the Page) :
- Appears at the bottom margin of each page.
- Commonly includes page numbers, dates, footnotes, or copyright information.
How to Insert or Edit Headers & Footers :
- Go to the "Insert" tab.
- Click "Header" or "Footer" in the Header & Footer group.
- Choose a built-in style or select "Edit Header/Footer" to customize it.
- Type your content (e.g., page numbers, titles).
- Click "Close Header & Footer" or press
Esc to exit editing mode.
