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{{DISPLAYTITLE: How do I make a header appear on only the first page of my document?}}

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'''How do I make a header appear on only the first page of my document?'''
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Follow these steps: 

* Open a new word processing document. 
* Enter some or all of the data that you want on your cover (1st) page (or simply hit the return key a few times) 
* Choose {{menu|Format|Styles and Formatting}} 
* Click on the ''Page Styles'' icon (fourth one from the left) 
* Double-click on the page style called ''First Page''. The page style name should appear on the status bar below your document. It is also possible at this point to create a custom first page style. You may close the Styles and Formatting window now, if desired. 
* Choose {{menu|Insert|Manual Break}}
* Select the button next to ''Page Break''. Then select the style to use for the next page (pick one from the menu - such as ''Default''). 
* Click {{button|OK}}. 
* Now you should have two pages. Put your cursor in the first page, then choose {{menu|Insert|Header|First Page}} from the pulldown menus. 
* A header area will appear on the first page. Choose {{menu|Insert|Fields}} to select from popular header items, or type your own header material

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