Headers and footers contains additional records which include page numbers, dates, writer’s name which can assist keep longer documents prepared and lead them simpler to study. Textual content entered inside the header or footer will seem on each page of the document.

Features/elements in MS Word Header & Footer functions

  • Page number
  • Date & time
  • Document Info – Author
  • Pictures
  • Different First Page
  • Different Odd & Even Pages
  • Show/hide document text
  • Header & footer space from top & bottom

How to add header and page number to a Microsoft Word document ?

STEP 1 : Select insert from the Top of the bar

Word document

STEP 2 : Select (Insert>Header)

Word Document Insert Tab

STEP 3 : Choose Header Format for your Word Document

Header Tab Format

STEP 4 : Your desired Header Now added in Word document

STEP 5 : Choose Page number format

Page Numbers tab format

STEP 6 : Page number is now added in your Word document

Word Document with header and Page Numbers