Using Headers in Word

    Headers can be used to label sections of a document as well as. To learn how to utilize Headers in Word, please follow these directions:

    Insert Header in Word Desktop App

    1. Click Insert and then click on Header.


    2. Select the type of Header you want to insert.


    3. Once the Header has been added, enter the title of your Header.


    4. To exit out of editing the Header, click on the Header & Footer tab (if it is not already selected) and click Close Header and Footer.


    5. If you need to edit or remove the Header, click Insert and then click on Header.

    Then select Edit Header or Remove Header.



    Insert Header in Word Online App

    1. Click Insert and then click on Header.


    2. Once the Header has been added, enter the title of your Header.


    3. To view more Header options, click the drop-down arrow next to Options and select how you want the Header applied.


    4. To exit out of editing the Header, click Options and select Remove Headers & Footers.


    5. On the pop-up window, select Remove all.



    Configure Headers for Different Sections of a Document

    Headers can be configured for different sections of a document and used to jump from one section to another. To learn how to do this, please click this link to view Microsoft's support article:

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