Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated April 21, 2018)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
Sideheads are document headings that are placed in the margins of your document. This can be done as part of an overall layout design to create a certain image for your information. You can create sideheads in Word using a text box. Follow these general steps to create your sidehead:
Your sidehead has been placed, and you can type text in the newly placed text box. (Make sure you format the text box itself to reflect your design preferences.)
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