Insert a header or footer
Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016![Your browser does not support video. Install Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash Player, or Internet Explorer 9.](https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/surface-and-devices/neutral/4873755a-8b1e-497e-bc54-101d1e75d3e7/d07c07fd6aabfe12ed716e87301dc3a1a3a7b5b0.png)
Try it!
Use headers and footers to add a title, date, or page numbers to every page in a document.
Insert a header or footer
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Select Insert > Header or Footer.
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Select one of the built in designs.
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Type the text you want in the header or footer.
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Select Close Header and Footer when you're done.
Note: To edit any existing header or footer, open the Header & Footer Tools by double-clicking inside the header or footer area.
Different first page
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Edit an existing header or footer by double-clicking inside the header or footer area.
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In the Header & Footer Tools, select Design and then Different First Page.
Remove header or footer
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Select Insert > Header or Footer.
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Select Remove Header or Remove Footer.
Want more?
Remove all headers and footers