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Summary: Headers and footers, properly implemented, can add a finishing touch to your documents. Once in place, you can edit both headers and footers at will, to get just the look you need. This tip explains how to make those edits. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
You can easily change the text in a header or footer by using the Header/Footer option from the View menu, in the following manner:
You should note that if you are currently using Print Layout view, your headers and footers already appear on your screen. To modify the header or footer, you can simply double-click on the area you want to change.
Tip #1041 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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