Headers and Footers in MS Word
Introduction The header is a section of the document that appears in the top margin , while the footer is a section of the document that appears in the bottom margin . Headers and footers generally contain additional information such as page numbers , dates , an author's name , and footnotes , which can help keep longer documents organized and make them easier to read. Text entered in the header or footer will appear on each page of the document. To create a header or footer: In our example, we want to display the author's name at the top of each page, so we'll place it in the header. Double-click anywhere on the top or bottom margin of your document. In our example, we'll double-click the top margin. The header or footer will open, and a Design tab will appear on the right side of the Ribbon . The insertion point will appear in the header or footer. Type the desired...