PURPOSE How to add and manage headers and footers in Word documents. GENERAL STEPS Open the Word document and use the appropriate ribbon tab, layout option, review tool, or file menu for the task. VERIFY RESULTS Review formatting, page layout, headers, footers, links, images, comments, and tracked changes before sharing the document. TROUBLESHOOTING If Word behaves unexpectedly, save a copy, restart Word, and test whether the issue occurs in a new blank document. BEST PRACTICE Use styles, clear file names, and version history for important documents so formatting and review work stay manageable.