How to Insert Header and Footer in MS Word

Header and Footer allow you to add additional information like dates, file names, page numbers at the top or bottom of your document. The basic steps to set up a header and footer are given below;

• Select the Insert tab
• Locate the Header & Footer group
• It shows Header and Footer commands
• As required click either Header or Footer command
• It displays a list of built in Header or Footer options
• Select the desired option

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If you select the Blank option it displays Design tab with header and footer tools.

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Once the Design tab is active you can add Date and Time to Header or Footer by clicking the Date & Time command. On clicking it displays ‘Date & Time’ dialog box. Select the desired date format, time format or date & time format.