Lesson 16: Headers and Footers Show
/en/word2016/columns/content/ IntroductionThe header is a section of the document that appears in the top margin, while the footer is a section of the document that appears in the bottom margin. Headers and footers
generally contain additional information such as page numbers, dates, an author's name, and footnotes, which can help keep longer documents organized and make them easier to read. Text entered in the header or footer will appear on each page of the document. Optional: Download our practice document. Watch the video below to learn more about headers and footers in Word. To create a header or footer:In our example, we want to display the author's name at the top of each page, so we'll place it in the header.
To insert a preset header or footer:Word has a variety of preset headers and footers you can use to enhance your document's design and layout. In our example, we'll add a preset header to our document.
If you want to delete a Content Control field, right-click it and select Remove Content Control from the menu that appears. Editing headers and footersAfter you close the header or footer, it will still be visible, but it will be locked. Simply double-click a header or footer to unlock it, which will allow you to edit it. Design tab optionsWhen your document's header and footer are unlocked, the Design tab will appear on the right side of the Ribbon, giving you various editing options:
To insert the date or time into a header or footer:Sometimes it's helpful to include the date or time in the header or footer. For example, you may want your document to show the date when it was created. On the other hand, you may want to show the date when it was printed, which you can do by setting it to update automatically. This is useful if you frequently update and print a document because you'll always be able to tell which version is the most recent.
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/en/word2016/page-numbers/content/ Which tab includes buttons for creating and managing citations?The References Tab allows you to now create a table of contents, footnotes, citations, cross-references, select MLA or APA or ISO formats and so on.
What is one of the primary advantages of using tab stops and tables in a Word document?The chief advantage to using tabs rather than spacing is that after the tabs are in your document, you can move or change the tab stops and then the selected text moves or realign.
Can you enter data in a table by moving the insertion point to a cell and typing?You can enter data in a table by moving the insertion point to a cell and typing. Dragging the mouse pointer across columns and rows is the most foolproof method for selecting part of a table. A tab stop is a location on the vertical ruler where the insertion point moves when you press the Tab key.
When you press the Tab key in the last cell in the table?Answer. To navigate between cells, use the Tab key or arrow keys on your keyboard. If the insertion point is in the last cell, pressing the Tab key will automatically create a new row.
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