Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated July 12, 2023)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
You can easily change the text in a header or footer by using the Header/Footer option from the View menu, in the following manner:
You should note that if your page already has headers or footers, you should be able to see them on your screen. To modify the header or footer, you can simply double-click on the area you want to change.
WordTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Word training. (Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software in the world.) This tip (7918) applies to Microsoft Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021. You can find a version of this tip for the older menu interface of Word here: Changing Headers and Footers.
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2022-05-23 12:56:34
Dan
How does one move the header up and the footer down in a Word document on an ipad?
In a book length Word document on an ipad the header and footer margins are excessively wide. I would like to change that but don’t know how. I have been looking everywhere online but can’t find a solution. I really need help with this.
Thank you in advance for any reply.
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