Lesson 11: Headers, Footers, and Page Breaks Show /en/googledocuments/using-indents-and-tabs/content/ IntroductionYou can modify the layout of your document by utilizing the header and footer sections and inserting page breaks. Headers and footers usually contain additional information like page number, date, document name, and footnotes. Page breaks and horizontal lines create separation in the text and can increase readability. In this lesson, you'll learn how to insert and edit headers, footers,and footnotes, and you'll also learn how to insert
page breaks and horizontal lines. Headers, footers, page numbers, and moreWatch the video below for a detailed look at headers, footers, page numbers, and more. Headers and footersThe header is a section of the document that appears in the top margin, while the footer is a section of the document that appears in the bottom margin. Text entered in the header or footer will appear on each page of the document. To insert a header or footer:
After you close the header or footer, it will still be visible, but it will be locked. To edit it again, just click anywhere on the header or footer, and it will become unlocked. Formatting text in a header or footerTo format text in headers and footers, you can use many of the same formatting options that are available to format text in the body of your document. You can align the text, modify the font style and size, and add bolding, italics, and underlining. Visit our lesson on Formatting Text and Adding Hyperlinks to learn more about the formatting options available in Google Docs. To add page numbers to a header or footer:Google Docs can automatically label each page with a page number and place it in a header or footer. If you want to display the word Page as part of the page number, you will need to type Page at the desired location in the header.
To display the page count:Google Docs can also automatically display the page count—or how many pages your document has—in the header or footer. If you want to add the page count next to the page number, you will need to type the word "of" after the page number.
Page breaksPage breaks allow you to have more control over the layout of your document. You might use a page break if you're writing a paper that has a title page or a bibliography to ensure it starts on a new page. To insert a page break:
To remove a page break, place the insertion point below the break and press the Backspace key on your keyboard. You may need to press the key several times to delete the break. Working with footnotesA
footnote provides additional information on the text it refers to. It could include information for how to learn more about the topic, or it could include a citation (a reference to published work) for a quote used in the text. Footnotes are commonly used in research reports and academic writing. For more information about adding footnotes, visit our lesson on Adding
Citations. To add footnotes:
Horizontal linesHorizontal lines separate text into sections. The addition of a few thoughtfully placed horizontal lines can make your document more visually appealing and easier to read. To add a horizontal line:
To remove a horizontal line, double-click the line to select it, then press the Backspace or Delete key on your keyboard. Challenge!
/en/googledocuments/working-with-tables/content/ How do I add pages on Google?Add a page. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.. At the right, click Pages.. At the bottom right, hover over Add .. Click New page .. Enter the page name.. Click Done.. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.. What is the shortcut to create a new page in Google Docs?On the document's editing screen, place your cursor where you want to insert a new page. Everything to the right of your cursor will move to the new page. From Google Docs' menu bar, select Insert > Break > Page Break. Alternatively, press Ctrl+Enter (Windows, Linux, Chromebook) or Command+Enter (Mac).
How do you add a second page on Google Docs app?Add or remove a page break. Open a file in the Google Docs app.. Tap Edit .. Tap Insert .. Tap Page break. A page break will be added to your document.. How do you add a page in between pages Google Docs?To add a page in Google Docs on the desktop site, open the "Insert" tab in the menu bar and hover over the "Break" option to find "Page Break." In the Google Docs mobile app, you can add a page by tapping the plus icon at the top of the screen.
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