How to Insert and Edit a Header in Microsoft Word 2007

Adding a header to a document in Microsoft Word 2007 only takes a few steps. You're literally a few clicks away from having an attractive header applied to your document, and this how-to will teach you how do begin accessing these features. You will learn how to insert and edit a header; the process will be illustrated by adding a built-in header style to a basic document.

Steps

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Locate the header options. You'll find a cluster of related options in the middle of the default layout of the "Insert" tab.

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   Click on the Header button to access the menu for editing your header. From here, you can scroll down to browse the built-in styles.
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   Select a built-in header style for the purposes of this how-to. You will see the style you selected instantly applied to the header space of your document, and you will see the text you are able to alter within the Quick Part(s) contained within your chosen header style.
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   Close the Header & Footer workspace after you've edited the Quick Part default text in line with your document's objectives. Your new header will appear slightly ghosted as you work within the main body of your document.