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How to Make the First Page Header or Footer Different in Word

Learn how to change a page header when formatting a Word file

By Rebecca Johnson Rebecca Johnson Freelance Contributor Rebecca Johnson is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a Microsoft Office Certified Master Instructor who specializes in Microsoft Office products. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 30, 2020 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook

What To Know

To remove from first page: Select Header & Footer > Different First Page. Remove the header on the first page.To change first page: Do above, and then Header & Footer > Header or Footer > select a format (optional) > type your new header/footer. This article explains how to add a different header or footer to the first page of your Word document or remove it from the first page altogether.

Remove a Header or Footer From the First Page

Here's how to remove a header or footer from only the first page: Double-click the header or the footer on the first page to open the Header & Footer tab. Select Different First Page to remove the contents of the header or footer on the first page, while leaving the header or footer on all the other pages.

Add a Different Header or Footer to the First Page

If you want to put a different header or footer on the first page without affecting the headers and footers on the other pages: Remove the header or footer from the first page, as described above. Go to the Header & Footer tab, click the Header or Footer icon, select a format if desired, and type the new information on the front page. Click anywhere outside the header or footer to return to the body of your document. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Remove Header in Google Docs How to Remove a Footer in Google Docs How to Add Advanced Headers and Footers in Word How to Add Page Numbers in Google Docs How to Insert a Document in Word How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Use APA Format in Google Docs How to Add Line Numbers to a MS Word Document How to Insert a Page in Word How to Modify Page Setup for Printing in Firefox How to Plan and Create WordPerfect Templates How to Hyperlink in Word Documents How to Fix Page Numbers in Word How to Add and Remove a Border From a Word Document How to Create a Report in Excel How to Create a PowerPoint Footnote Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies