How to add, select, and modify the header in Microsoft Word

How to add, select, and modify the header in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word 2007 and higher, you may insert a header into your documents, or edit an existing one. Headers may be used to add things like graphics, the name of the author, the page number, and the date the document was created or published.
How to make a Header

To begin, double-click in the blank area above the first page of your document. Once you've double-clicked in the header area, you should see the First Page Header section (labeled "Header" in later versions of Word) similar to the example shown below.

 
Once your cursor is in the header section, type out what you'd like your header to display. By default, the header is on all pages of your document. If you want to change the header on different pages, check the Different First Page option in the Ribbon at the top of your screen. Also, in the Header & Footer Tools section of the Ribbon, you can adjust the header size, as well as whether or not you want it to appear different on odd and even pages.

When you are done modifying the header, you can either double-click on the body of the document or click the Close Header and Footer button in the Ribbon.
How to remove a header

To remove a header, begin by double-clicking in the header section. In the Ribbon at the top of your screen, click on the Header option, and then select the Remove Header.