Create a page header

A “page header” is a section across the very top of the page, which stays the same (or similar) on every page on the document. We’re going to add a header that looks something like this:

To add a header, go to Insert > Header > Blank.

Notice when you do this, that the regular document text has faded out to a lighter shade of grey. This is intended to make it clear that you’re working on the header and not the main document text.

There’s a button in the ribbon now labelled “Close Header and Footer”. This will return you to the main part of the document. Or, you can double click in the main part of the document.

Later, to edit the header again you can double click on the header text, or go to Insert > Header > Edit Header.

Practice point: Add a heading that reads “The life and times of Toph Beifong”. The close the Header to return to the main part of the document. Once you’re finished, your screen should look something like this: