Step-by-Step Guide to Add a Header to the First Page of Your Google Doc

Objective

Add a header to the first page of your Google Doc and make it stand out.

Overview

Headers are a great way to make your Google Docs visually appealing and organized. They also help make it easy to find specific parts of a document. In this article, we'll discuss how to add a header to the first page of your Google Doc.

Step by Step

To add a header to the first page of your Google Doc, follow the steps below:

1. Open your Google Doc.
2. Click 'Insert' at the top of the screen, followed by 'Header & Page Number'.
3. Select the type of header you'd like to use from the list.
4. Add the text you'd like to use for your header.
5. Once you're satisfied with the formatting, click 'OK.'

Your header should now appear on the first page of your document.

FAQ

Q: How do I change the font of my header?

A: To change the font of your header, select the header text, click the 'Format' tab at the top of your document, and select the font you'd like to use from the 'Font' dropdown menu.

Q: How do I add a page number to my header?

A: To add a page number to your header, click 'Insert' at the top of your document, followed by 'Header & Page Number'. Select the type of header you'd like to use from the list. When setting up your header, check the 'Include page number' box, and select where you'd like the page number to appear.

Q: How do I create a different header on the second page?

A: To create a header on the second page of your document, click 'Insert' at the top of the screen, followed by 'Header & Page Number'. Select the type of header you'd like to use from the list. When setting up your header, check the 'Different first page' box. This will allow you to specify different headers for each page of your document.

Q: How do I delete a header?

A: To delete a header, click inside of it and press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard. You can also click 'Undo' at the top of your document to undo the last action you took.

Conclusion

Headers are a great way to make your Google Docs visually appealing and organized. With the above steps, you can easily add a header to the first page of your document.

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