Can I hide the header only on the first page?
Yes. In header/footer editing mode, turn on Different First Page.
Edit headers and footers
Open headers and footers from the Insert tab or by double-clicking the top or bottom area of the page.
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Environment
Word for Windows
Fast answer
Use Insert > Header or Footer, or double-click the top or bottom margin area.
Steps
1
Enter header/footer editing mode
Use Header or Footer on the Insert tab, or double-click the top or bottom area of the page.
2
Add the required content
Type the repeating content such as a document title, date, or page number.
3
Set options if needed
If the first page should be different, enable Different First Page.
4
Return to the document body
Close header/footer editing or double-click back into the main document.
Common pitfalls
- If it stays linked to the previous section, a local change may affect more pages than expected.
- If only the cover page should differ, Different First Page is safer than manually deleting content.
What to do next
Instead of stopping on this page, here are three next actions that are easy to take right away.
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If you want the same task to take less time next time, review the matching shortcuts while this workflow is still fresh.
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You can continue into nearby tasks such as page numbers, headers, and spacing without searching again.
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FAQ
What if I need different content by section?
Use section breaks and remove the link to the previous section before editing.