Hey everyone, sometimes having a header on every single page in a Word document isn’t ideal, especially if you just need it for the title or author info on the first page. It can make things look a bit cluttered, right? Luckily, there’s an easy way to set things up so your header only shows up where you want it - on the first page.
Inserting a header on only the first page
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First, open up your Word document and go to the very first page. Double-click in the header area at the top. This will open up the header section for editing.
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When the header section is active, you will see the Header & Footer Tools appear, and the Design tab will show up on the ribbon. Find the Options section, and click the check box labeled Different First Page.
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Now, add the header content you want to appear on the first page only, like the title or your name as the author. Once you’re done, click Close Header and Footer in the Design tab. This will take you back to your document.
And that’s it! By using this setting, your header will only be visible on the first page, giving your document a cleaner, more professional look and putting the important info right where it is needed most.