3 Easy Ways to Add Headers and Footers to a Word Document

You can start with one of Word's pre-made header and footer templates or start yours from scratch. Both headers and footers can include custom text, page numbers, images, and special formatting. You can also use a unique header or footer on a single page, and/or remove just one header or footer without affecting the rest of your document.

Click the Insert tab. It's at the top of Word on both Windows and Mac.

• If you've already inserted a header or footer and want to edit it, simply double-click it now.

Click Header or Footer. You'll see these two options in the toolbar. A menu will expand.

• On the menu, you'll see different header and footer styles that you can use as a starting point—all are fully editable. You can select one of these now to add it to your document if you'd like. To edit the header or footer after placing it, just double-click it on the page.
• You can also browse more pre-made headers and footers in a variety of colors by clicking More Headers from Office.com.