How to Have a Header Only on First Page in Word

Are you tired of having the same header on every page of your Microsoft Word document? Do you want to add a special touch to the first page only? You're not alone! Many users struggle with this issue and look for solutions online. In this article, we'll show you how to create a header that appears only on the first page in Word.

The solution lies in using fields in your header or footer. A field is a placeholder that contains information such as the current date, time, or page number. Word keeps track of these details automatically, so you don't have to worry about updating them manually.

To create a header that appears only on the first page, follow these steps:

1. Open your Word document and place your cursor in the header section.

2. Type 'of field in the header and footer on page 1' after the number '1,'.

3. Press the Enter key to move the text down to the second page.

4. Right-click the field and select 'Update field.'

5. Type 'Page PAGE', select 'PAGE', and press Ctrl+F9.

Once you've completed these steps, your header will only appear on the first page of your document. This technique is more advanced than Word's built-in 'Different first page' and 'Different odd and even' page layout settings, which are explained in a helpful article by Word MVP Suzanne Barnhill.

If you're looking for more information or help with similar issues, such as preventing footer text from appearing on the last page or wanting to display header text only on the last page, there's a wealth of knowledge available in Microsoft Word support forums. This article is designed to demonstrate several methods that you can use to control and display conditional text in your document headers and/or footers.

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to add a professional touch to your documents and make them stand out from the rest.

How to have a header only on first page in word