How to Create Different Headers for Each Page in Word 2016

Tired of using the same header for all pages in your document? Word 2016 allows for custom headers on each page with just a few steps. By using section breaks, you can easily achieve this. Follow the detailed steps below to make each page stand out with its own header.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Insert Section Breaks

Place your cursor at the end of the page before the one where you want a different header. Go to the Layout or Page Layout tab. In some versions, this is simply Layout . Click on Breaks and select Next Page under Section Breaks. This will create a new section starting on the next page.

Access the Header

Double-click the header area of the page where you want to change the header. This will open the Header Footer Tools.

Unlink the Header

In the Header Footer Tools Design tab, look for the option that says Link to Previous . If it is highlighted, click on it to unlink the header from the previous section. This allows you to create a different header for this section.

Edit the Header

Now you can type your new header for this specific section. You can repeat this process if you want different headers for subsequent pages.

Repeat for Additional Sections

If you need different headers on more pages, repeat the steps to insert section breaks and unlink the headers as needed.

Tips

If you want to have a different header on the first page of a section, check the Different First Page option in the Header Footer Tools Design tab. You can also use Odd Even Pages for different headers on odd and even pages.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can customize headers for each page of your Word document. This technique makes your document more organized and visually appealing. Give it a try and see how it can enhance the readability and professionalism of your work.

Follow the steps below:

Head to the very first page. Click “Layout” from the menu and navigate to “ BREAKS .” Then select “ NEXT PAGE .” Click the header or footer section on the following page to enable editing mode. Then click to turn off the LINK TO PREVIOUS option under the DESIGN tab. Repeat these steps for additional pages as needed.

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