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Word Headers and Footers Guide

Sep 16, 2025

Overview

This lecture explains how to add and customize headers and footers in Microsoft Word documents, including font and style changes across multiple pages.

Viewing Multiple Pages

  • Go to the View section and click "Multiple Pages" to see all document pages side by side.
  • This view helps you observe header and footer changes across all pages.

Inserting Headers

  • Click the "Insert" tab and select "Header."
  • Choose a template: blank, three columns, or a custom header via "Edit Header."
  • Typing in the header on one page applies it to all pages.
  • To edit font style, right-click the header, highlight text, and adjust font size, color, or style.
  • Header formatting applies to every page automatically.

Inserting Footers

  • Go to "Insert" and select "Footer."
  • Type your footer text; it appears on all pages.
  • Highlight the footer text to change font size, color, and style using right-click or the Home tab.
  • Select different footer templates for custom styles.

Customizing Headers and Footers

  • Return to "Insert" > "Header" or "Footer" for advanced or stylized templates (like "bended header").
  • Selecting a style applies it to all document pages.

Key Terms & Definitions

  • Header — Text or graphic at the top of each page in a Word document.
  • Footer — Text or graphic at the bottom of each page in a Word document.
  • Template — Pre-designed layout for headers or footers.

Action Items / Next Steps

  • Practice adding and customizing headers and footers in a sample Word document.