{"id":509404,"date":"2022-11-12T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-document-properties-to-a-header-or-footer-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2022-11-12T22:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T19:00:00","slug":"how-to-add-document-properties-to-a-header-or-footer-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-document-properties-to-a-header-or-footer-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add Document Properties to a Header or Footer in Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a1a82ee426\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a1a82ee426\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-document-properties-to-a-header-or-footer-in-microsoft-word\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Document_Properties_to_a_Header_or_Footer_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Add Document Properties to a Header or Footer in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-document-properties-to-a-header-or-footer-in-microsoft-word\/#Add_Basic_Document_Information_to_a_Header_or_Footer\" >Add Basic Document Information to a Header or Footer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-document-properties-to-a-header-or-footer-in-microsoft-word\/#Use_Additional_Fields_in_the_Header_or_Footer\" >Use Additional Fields in the Header or Footer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Document_Properties_to_a_Header_or_Footer_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Add Document Properties to a Header or Footer in Microsoft Word&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731034\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft_word_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Logo on blue background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>First, click inside the header or footer in the Word document. Click the &#8220;Header &amp; Footer&#8221; tab on the ribbon and use the &#8220;Document Info&#8221; button on the ribbon to add properties like the document&#8217;s author, file name, file path, document title, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The header and footer areas of a Word document can hold more than just page numbers. You can add document properties like author, company, address, title, and much more. Learn how to take advantage of this valuable space.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to add basic document properties like those mentioned above, along with less common items you might need. You can add whatever is most advantageous to you in the header or footer of your document.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Basic_Document_Information_to_a_Header_or_Footer\"><\/span>Add Basic Document Information to a Header or Footer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you already <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/216736\/how-to-add-a-header-or-footer-to-a-word-document\/\">have a header or footer with details and simply want to add more, double-click within the header or footer and place your cursor where you want the new item.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add a Header or Footer to a Word Document<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t created the header or footer yet, double-click inside one of the spots to open it for editing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835265\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HeaderEdit-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Header open for editing in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"412\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to the Header &amp; Footer tab and select the Document Info drop-down arrow. You\u2019ll see a handful of options you can pick from at the top of the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835269\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BasicFields-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Basic document properties\" width=\"547\" height=\"383\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, move your cursor to Document Property to see other options in the pop-out menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835268\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MoreFields-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Additional document properties\" width=\"456\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose the one you want to use, and you\u2019ll see it pop right into the header or footer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835272\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AddedField-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Author document property in a header\" width=\"650\" height=\"108\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you select a document property that\u2019s blank, you\u2019ll see the name of the property instead.<\/p>\n<p>You can then add the details in the box and it\u2019ll save as one of the document\u2019s properties.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835273\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BlankField-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Blank document property in a header\" width=\"650\" height=\"108\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also complete additional properties so they\u2019re ready to go. Select File &gt; Info and you\u2019ll see the document properties on the right side.<\/p>\n<p>At the bottom, click \u201cShow All Properties\u201d to see more, if necessary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835276\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FileInfoProperties-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Properties in the Info section of a Word document\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can then add in information such as title, tags, status, or subject. These details then save and populate in your header or footer whenever you use that property.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835275\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SubjectProperty-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Added a Subject document property\" width=\"650\" height=\"398\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Additional_Fields_in_the_Header_or_Footer\"><\/span>Use Additional Fields in the Header or Footer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see the property you want to use in the Document Info drop-down menu, you have the option to browse through and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/217440\/how-to-insert-built-in-and-custom-advanced-properties-into-a-word-document\/\">select other fields.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Insert Built-in and Custom Advanced Properties into a Word Document<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the Header &amp; Footer tab, select the Document Info drop-down arrow and pick \u201cField.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835280\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DocInfoField-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Field in the Document Info drop-down menu\" width=\"547\" height=\"363\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the Field box opens, you can use the Categories drop-down list at the top to narrow down the Field Names if you like.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see categories like Date and Time, Index and Tables, and User Information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835285\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FieldCategories-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Category list for fields\" width=\"650\" height=\"387\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select a field to see additional details such as available properties and options. Some fields give you the ability to format them.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose a format or option for the date, name, initials, and numbering types of fields.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-835284 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FieldSelect-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"CreateDate field\" width=\"650\" height=\"387\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you see the field that you want to use, make sure it\u2019s selected and click \u201cOK.\u201d You\u2019ll then see it <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear in your header or footer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835282\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FieldAdded-WordDocumentPropertiesHeaderFooter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"CreateDate field added to a header\" width=\"650\" height=\"104\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to include information in your Word document outside of the main content, the header and footer sections are ideal.<\/p>\n<p>Keep these handy spots in mind for document properties like your name, the date, the title, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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