Header and Footer

The Header & Footer option of the Insert tab allows users to add, edit, and remove content that appears at the top or bottom of document pages. Headers and footers are commonly used for document titles, page numbers, dates, and other recurring information.

When editing a header or footer, the Header & Footer tab automatically appears on the ribbon. This tab provides additional options to customize headers and footers, including page numbering, dates, fields, images, positioning, and page-specific settings.

Edit a Header or Footer

Follow the steps below to add or modify header and footer content.

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Select Header & Footer.
3. Choose the desired options:
   • Edit Header
   • Edit Footer

4. Enter or modify the desired content. The selected header or footer area opens for editing.

   ℹ️ Notes

   When editing a header or footer, the Header & Footer tab automatically appears and provides additional customization options. Refer to the Header & Footer Tab article for more information.

Remove a Header or Footer

Follow the steps below to remove an existing header or footer from the document.

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Select Header & Footer.
3. Choose one of the following options:
   • Remove Header
   • Remove Footer

4. The selected header or footer is removed from the document.

   ℹ️ Notes

   Removing a header or footer deletes its content from the corresponding section. Review the document before removing headers or footers that contain important information.

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