Even if you've added Header or Footer to a Word document, you can still change the content within it, similar to how you change the content in the body of the document. By default, content in the Header and Footer appears on every page. If you change the Header or Footer content on one page, it changes across the entire document. This is where the feature of adding lines in Word Header and Footer comes in handy.
How to Insert Lines in Word Header Footer
How to Add Lines in Word Header and Footer
- Since adding lines in Word Header and Footer is similar, this article will guide you on adding lines in the Header, and you can do the same for the Footer.
- Word 2016 works similarly to Word 2013, 2010, 2007, so you can follow the same steps for Word 2013, 2010, 2007.
Step 1: Double-click anywhere on the
Adding a New Line in Header and Footer
Step 2: Next, you click on the Insert tab on the Ribbon, select Header in the Header and Footer Tools group, then click Edit Header in the drop-down menu.
Open Header and Footer Tools
Step 3: Press Enter to add another line for the Header
Press Enter to Add a Line in the Header
Step 4: You can adjust the alignment for the content in the Header because when adding a line in the Header or Footer, the spacing between the content and the top or bottom will no longer be standard. You can adjust by entering the desired spacing in the Header from top or Footer from bottom section.
Adjust Alignment after Adding a Line in the Header
Above is the guide on how to add a line in the Header and Footer in Word. Hopefully, with this article, adding lines in the Header and Footer won't be difficult for you anymore. If you're using Word 2010, you can also refer to how to create beautiful Header and Footer in Word 2010 here.
In addition, you can also refer to some Word tricks articles shared by Mytour such as adjusting line spacing in Word or removing blank pages. Among them, the method of adjusting line spacing in Word will make your document look more spacious and professional.