Assignments Of Class 7
Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers
Beginner Assignments
Assignment 1: Basic Header and Footer
- Objective: Insert and customize a
basic header and footer.
- Task:
1. Open a new document
and save it as Basic_Header_Footer.docx.
2. Insert a header with
your name and the document title.
3. Insert a footer with
the date and your contact information.
4. Save and submit the
document.
Assignment 2: Simple Page Numbering
- Objective: Add and format page
numbers in a document.
- Task:
1. Open a new document
and save it as Simple_Page_Numbers.docx.
2. Add page numbers to
the bottom of each page.
3. Format the page
numbers to use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, ...).
4. Save and submit the
document.
Intermediate Assignments
Assignment 3: Section-Based Headers and Footers
- Objective: Create different
headers and footers for different sections of a document.
- Task:
1. Open a new document
and save it as Section_Headers_Footers.docx.
2. Insert a section
break in the document.
3. In the first section,
insert a header with your name and document title.
4. In the second
section, insert a different header with a different title.
5. Add footers in both
sections with different content.
6. Save and submit the
document.
Assignment 4: Page Number Formatting
- Objective: Customize page numbers
to use Roman numerals.
- Task:
1. Open a new document
and save it as Roman_Numeral_Page_Numbers.docx.
2. Insert page numbers
at the bottom of each page.
3. Format the page
numbers to use Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, ...).
4. Save and submit the
document.
Advanced Assignments
Assignment 5: Complex Document with Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers
- Objective: Create a complex
document with customized headers, footers, and page numbers.
- Task:
1. Open a new document
and save it as Complex_Document_Headers_Footers.docx.
2. Insert a header with
the document title and author name.
3. Insert a footer with
the document's creation date and page numbers.
4. Add a section break
in the document and create a different header and footer for the new section.
5. Format page numbers
to restart in the new section with Arabic numerals.
6. Save and submit the
document.
Assignment 6: Professional Report with Custom Formatting
- Objective: Design a professional
report using custom headers, footers, and page numbering.
- Task:
1. Open a new document
and save it as Professional_Report.docx.
2. Insert a header with
the company logo, report title, and section title.
3. Insert a footer with
the page number, date, and contact information.
4. Format the header and
footer to ensure they are distinct for different sections.
5. Use section breaks
and format page numbers to include Roman numerals for the introduction section
and Arabic numerals for the main content.
6. Save and submit the
document.
SOLUTIONS
Assignment 1: Basic Header and Footer
- Objective: Insert and customize a basic header and footer.
- Task:
1. Open a new document and save it as Basic_Header_Footer.docx.
2. Insert a header with your name and the document title.
3. Insert a footer with the date and your contact information.
4. Save and submit the document.
Step By Step Solution:
Step 1: Open a New Document
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a new blank document.
3. Save the document as Basic_Header_Footer.docx:
o Click File > Save As.
o Choose the location to save the
file and name it Basic_Header_Footer.docx.
o Click Save.
Step 2: Insert the Header
1. Go to the Insert tab in
the top menu.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Header.
3. Choose a header style from the
dropdown (or select Blank to start from scratch).
4. Click in the header area (at the
top of the page) and type the following information:
o Your name (e.g.,
"John Doe")
o The document title (e.g.,
"Basic Header and Footer Assignment")
For example:
John Doe
Basic Header and Footer
Assignment
5. Press Esc to exit the
header area.
Step 3: Insert the Footer
1. Go to the Insert tab
again.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Footer.
3. Choose a footer style from the
dropdown (or select Blank).
4. Click in the footer area (at the
bottom of the page) and type the following information:
o The date (use the format
you prefer, such as "January 25, 2025").
o Your contact information
(e.g., your email address or phone number).
For example:
January 25, 2025
johndoe@example.com
5. Press Esc to exit the
footer area.
Step 4: Save the Document
- After adding the header and
footer, click File > Save to save the document.
Step 5: Submit the Document
- Once you've saved the file,
submit it according to the submission guidelines provided by your
instructor.
Completed Example:
- Header:
John Doe
Basic Header and Footer Assignment
Footer:
January 25, 2025
johndoe@example.com
Assignment 2: Simple Page Numbering
- Objective: Add and format page numbers in a document.
- Task:
1. Open a new document and save it as Simple_Page_Numbers.docx.
2. Add page numbers to the bottom of each page.
3. Format the page numbers to use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, ...).
4. Save and submit the document.
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Open a New Document
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a new blank document.
3. Save the document as Simple_Page_Numbers.docx:
o Click File > Save As.
o Choose the location to save the
file and name it Simple_Page_Numbers.docx.
o Click Save.
Step 2: Add Page Numbers to the Bottom of Each Page
1. Go to the Insert tab in
the top menu.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Page Number.
3. A dropdown menu will appear.
Select Bottom of Page and then choose your preferred page number style
(for example, "Plain Number 2," which will place the number centered
at the bottom of each page).
Step 3: Format the Page Numbers to Use Arabic
Numerals (1, 2, 3, ...)
1. If the page numbers are not
already using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3,...), you can change the format.
o After adding the page numbers,
click on the Page Number button again.
o Select Format Page Numbers
from the dropdown.
o In the Page Number Format
window, under the Number format dropdown, select the option that shows
Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3,...).
o Click OK.
Step 4: Save the Document
- After adding and formatting
the page numbers, click File > Save to save the document.
Step 5: Submit the Document
- Once you've saved the file,
submit it according to the submission guidelines provided by your
instructor.
Completed Example:
- Page Numbers: The page numbers should be
centered at the bottom of the page and use Arabic numerals, like
"1", "2", "3", and so on.
Intermediate Assignments
Assignment 3: Section-Based Headers and Footers
- Objective: Create different headers and footers for different sections of a document.
- Task:
1. Open a new document and save it as Section_Headers_Footers.docx.
2. Insert a section break in the document.
3. In the first section, insert a header with your name and document title.
4. In the second section, insert a different header with a different title.
5. Add footers in both sections with different content.
6. Save and submit the document.
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Open a New Document
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a new blank document.
3. Save the document as Section_Headers_Footers.docx:
o Click File > Save As.
o Choose the location to save the
file and name it Section_Headers_Footers.docx.
o Click Save.
Step 2: Insert a Section Break
1. Place your cursor where you want
the section to break (e.g., after the first few lines or content).
2. Go to the Layout tab on
the top menu.
3. In the Page Setup section,
click on Breaks.
4. Under Section Breaks,
select Next Page. This will create a new section and start the second
section on a new page.
Step 3: Insert a Header for the First Section
1. Click on the Insert tab.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Header.
3. Choose your preferred header
style (e.g., Blank).
4. Click in the header area of the
first section (top of the page) and type the following information:
o Your name (e.g.,
"John Doe")
o The document title (e.g.,
"Section-Based Headers and Footers")
For example:
John Doe
Section-Based Headers and Footers
5. Press Esc to exit the
header area.
Step 4: Insert a Different Header for the Second
Section
1. Click anywhere in the second
section (where the section break is).
2. Double-click the header area to
edit it.
3. By default, the second section
will be linked to the first section’s header. To unlink it, go to the Header
& Footer Tools tab and click on Link to Previous to turn it off.
4. Now, insert a different header:
o For example, a new title like
"Different Header for Section Two."
For example:
Different Header for Section Two
5. Press Esc to exit the
header area.
Step 5: Add Footers with Different Content
1. Now, go to the Insert tab
and click on Footer to insert the footer in the first section.
2. Choose your preferred footer
style (e.g., Blank).
3. In the footer area of the first
section, type the content you want to appear in the first footer (e.g., your
contact information). For example:
johndoe@example.com
4. Press Esc to exit the
footer area.
5. Go to the second section (click
in the second section) and double-click on the footer area.
6. To unlink the second section’s
footer from the first, go to the Header & Footer Tools tab and click
on Link to Previous to turn it off.
7. Insert a different footer
for the second section (e.g., the date or another piece of information). For
example:
January 25, 2025
8. Press Esc to exit the
footer area.
Step 6: Save the Document
- After adding and customizing
the headers and footers, click File > Save to save the
document.
Step 7: Submit the Document
- Once you've saved the file,
submit it according to the submission guidelines provided by your
instructor.
Completed Example:
- First Section Header:
John Doe
Section-Based Headers and Footers - Second Section Header:
Different Header for Section Two - First Section Footer:
johndoe@example.com - Second Section Footer:
January 25, 2025
Assignment 4: Page Number Formatting
- Objective: Customize page numbers to use Roman numerals.
- Task:
1. Open a new document and save it as Roman_Numeral_Page_Numbers.docx.
2. Insert page numbers at the bottom of each page.
3. Format the page numbers to use Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, ...).
4. Save and submit the document.
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Open a New Document
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a new blank document.
3. Save the document as Roman_Numeral_Page_Numbers.docx:
o Click File > Save As.
o Choose the location to save the
file and name it Roman_Numeral_Page_Numbers.docx.
o Click Save.
Step 2: Insert Page Numbers at the Bottom of Each
Page
1. Go to the Insert tab in
the top menu.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Page Number.
3. A dropdown menu will appear.
Select Bottom of Page and then choose your preferred page number style
(for example, Plain Number 2, which will place the number centered at
the bottom of each page).
Step 3: Format the Page Numbers to Use Roman
Numerals (i, ii, iii, ...)
1. After inserting the page numbers,
click on the Page Number button again.
2. Select Format Page Numbers
from the dropdown.
3. In the Page Number Format
window, under the Number format dropdown, select the Roman numeral
format (i, ii, iii, ...).
4. Click OK to apply the
Roman numerals to the page numbers.
Step 4: Save the Document
- After formatting the page
numbers, click File > Save to save the document.
Step 5: Submit the Document
- Once you've saved the file,
submit it according to the submission guidelines provided by your
instructor.
Completed Example:
- Page Numbers: The page numbers should
now appear as Roman numerals like "i", "ii",
"iii", and so on, placed at the bottom of each page.
Advanced Assignments
Assignment 5: Complex Document with Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers
- Objective: Create a complex document with customized headers, footers, and page numbers.
- Task:
1. Open a new document and save it as Complex_Document_Headers_Footers.docx.
2. Insert a header with the document title and author name.
3. Insert a footer with the document's creation date and page numbers.
4. Add a section break in the document and create a different header and footer for the new section.
5. Format page numbers to restart in the new section with Arabic numerals.
6. Save and submit the document.
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Open a New Document
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a new blank document.
3. Save the document as Complex_Document_Headers_Footers.docx:
o Click File > Save As.
o Choose the location to save the
file and name it Complex_Document_Headers_Footers.docx.
o Click Save.
Step 2: Insert a Header with Document Title and
Author Name
1. Go to the Insert tab in
the top menu.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Header.
3. Choose your preferred header
style (e.g., Blank).
4. Click in the header area (top of
the page) and type the following information:
o Document title (e.g., "Complex Document
with Headers and Footers")
o Author name (e.g., "John Doe")
For example:
Complex Document with Headers and Footers
John Doe
5. Press Esc to exit the
header area.
Step 3: Insert a Footer with Document's Creation
Date and Page Numbers
1. Go to the Insert tab
again.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Footer.
3. Choose your preferred footer
style (e.g., Blank).
4. In the footer area, type the
following:
o Creation date (e.g., "January 25,
2025").
o Page numbers (Go to Insert > Page
Number, then select Bottom of Page and choose a preferred style like
Plain Number 2).
For example:
January 25, 2025
Page 1
5. Press Esc to exit the footer
area.
Step 4: Add a Section Break and Create a Different
Header and Footer for the New Section
1. Place your cursor at the point
where you want to insert a section break (e.g., after a few paragraphs of
content).
2. Go to the Layout tab.
3. In the Page Setup section,
click Breaks, then select Next Page under Section Breaks.
4. Click into the new section (the
second section).
5. To insert a different header
and footer for the second section:
o Double-click in the header area
of the second section to edit it.
o In the Header & Footer
Tools tab, click Link to Previous to turn it off (this will unlink
the second section from the first).
o Add a new header, such as a
different document title (e.g., "Different Section Title").
o Similarly, double-click in the
footer area of the second section to edit it and add a different footer content
(e.g., another creation date or text).
Step 5: Format Page Numbers to Restart in the New
Section with Arabic Numerals
1. Go to the second section.
2. Click on the page number in the
footer and select Format Page Numbers from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Page Number Format
dialog box, under Numbering, select Start at and set the number
to 1.
4. In the Number format
dropdown, select Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, ...).
5. Click OK to apply the
changes.
Step 6: Save the Document
- After adding the section
break, customizing the headers, footers, and page numbers, click File
> Save to save the document.
Step 7: Submit the Document
- Once you have saved the
document, submit it according to the submission guidelines provided by your
instructor.
Completed Example:
- First Section Header:
Complex Document with Headers and Footers
John Doe - First Section Footer:
January 25, 2025
Page 1 - Second Section Header:
Different Section Title - Second Section Footer:
January 25, 2025
Page 1 (Restarted with Arabic numerals)
Assignment 6: Professional Report with Custom Formatting
- Objective: Design a professional report using custom headers, footers, and page numbering.
- Task:
1. Open a new document and save it as Professional_Report.docx.
2. Insert a header with the company logo, report title, and section title.
3. Insert a footer with the page number, date, and contact information.
4. Format the header and footer to ensure they are distinct for different sections.
5. Use section breaks and format page numbers to include Roman numerals for the introduction section and Arabic numerals for the main content.
6. Save and submit the document.
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Open a New Document
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a new blank document.
3. Save the document as Professional_Report.docx:
o Click File > Save As.
o Choose the location to save the
file and name it Professional_Report.docx.
o Click Save.
Step 2: Insert a Header with the Company Logo,
Report Title, and Section Title
1. Go to the Insert tab in
the top menu.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Header.
3. Choose your preferred header
style (e.g., Blank).
4. Click in the header area (top of
the page) to edit it.
o Insert the Company Logo: Go to Insert > Pictures,
and select the logo image from your computer. Resize it if necessary and align
it to the left or right of the header.
o Insert the Report Title: Type the report title (e.g.,
"Annual Financial Report") next to the logo.
o Insert the Section Title: For the first section, type the
section title (e.g., "Introduction") to the right or below the report
title.
Example header:
[Company Logo] Annual Financial Report Introduction
5. Press Esc to exit the
header area.
Step 3: Insert a Footer with the Page Number, Date,
and Contact Information
1. Go to the Insert tab
again.
2. In the Header & Footer
section, click on Footer.
3. Choose your preferred footer style
(e.g., Blank).
4. In the footer area, do the
following:
o Insert the Page Number: Go to Insert > Page
Number, then choose Bottom of Page and select a preferred style
(e.g., Plain Number 2).
o Insert the Date: Type the date (e.g.,
"January 25, 2025").
o Insert Contact Information: Type the company contact
information (e.g., "Email: contact@company.com").
Example footer:
Page 1 January 25, 2025
Contact: contact@company.com
5. Press Esc to exit the
footer area.
Step 4: Format the Header and Footer to Be Distinct
for Different Sections
1. Place your cursor where you want
the section break (e.g., after the introduction section).
2. Go to the Layout tab.
3. In the Page Setup section,
click Breaks, then select Next Page under Section Breaks.
4. Double-click the header or footer
area of the new section to edit it.
5. In the Header & Footer
Tools tab, click Link to Previous to turn it off (this will unlink
the new section's header and footer from the previous section).
6. Modify the header and footer as
needed for the new section (e.g., change the section title in the header).
Step 5: Use Section Breaks and Format Page Numbers
to Include Roman Numerals for the Introduction Section and Arabic Numerals for
the Main Content
1. Introduction Section:
o Place the cursor in the first
section (Introduction).
o Go to Insert > Page
Number > Bottom of Page > Plain Number 2.
o Click on Page Number
again, and select Format Page Numbers.
o In the Page Number Format
dialog box, choose Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, ...).
o Click OK.
2. Main Content Section:
o Place the cursor in the second
section (Main Content).
o Go to Insert > Page
Number > Bottom of Page > Plain Number 2.
o Click on Page Number
again, and select Format Page Numbers.
o In the Page Number Format
dialog box, choose Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, ...).
o Select Start at 1 to
restart the numbering in Arabic numerals.
o Click OK.
Step 6: Save the Document
- After formatting the
headers, footers, and page numbers, click File > Save to
save the document.
Step 7: Submit the Document
- Once you have saved the
document, submit it according to the submission guidelines provided by
your instructor.
Completed Example:
- Header:
[Company Logo] Annual Financial Report Introduction - Footer for Introduction
Section:
Page i January 25, 2025
Contact: contact@company.com - Footer for Main Content
Section:
Page 1 January 25, 2025
Contact: contact@company.com
Exercise:
Design a Professional Report with Headers, Footers, and
Different Page Numbering Styles
Instructions:
1. Open a New Document:
o Launch MS Word and
open a new blank document.
o Save the document as
Professional_Report_Exercise.docx.
2. Design the Report:
o Add a Title Page:
1. Type the title of
your report, your name, and the date.
2. Center the text and
format it with a large, bold font.
3. Insert and Customize
Headers:
o Access the Header
Area:
1. Go to the Insert
tab on the Ribbon.
2. Click on Header in
the Header & Footer group.
3. Select a header style
or choose Edit Header to create a custom header.
o Insert Content:
1. Add your company's
logo on the left side of the header.
2. Type the report title
on the right side of the header.
o Customize Header:
1. Use the formatting
options in the Header & Footer Tools Design tab to adjust
font size, style, and alignment.
4. Insert and Customize
Footers:
o Access the Footer
Area:
1. Go to the Insert
tab on the Ribbon.
2. Click on Footer in
the Header & Footer group.
3. Select a footer style
or choose Edit Footer to create a custom footer.
o Insert Content:
1. Add page numbers to
the center or right side of the footer.
2. Include the document
creation date on the left side of the footer.
o Customize Footer:
1. Use the formatting
options in the Header & Footer Tools Design tab to adjust
font size, style, and alignment.
5. Different Page
Numbering Styles:
o Insert Section
Breaks:
1. Place your cursor
where you want to start a new section.
2. Go to the Layout
tab on the Ribbon.
3. Click Breaks and
select Next Page under Section Breaks.
o Add Page Numbers:
1. Go to the Insert
tab and click Page Number.
2. Choose a location for
the page numbers (e.g., bottom of the page).
3. For the introduction
section, format the page numbers to use Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, ...).
4. For the main content
section, format the page numbers to use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, ...).
o Format Page Numbers:
1. Click on Page
Number and select Format Page Numbers.
2. Choose the number
format for each section.
3. Ensure page numbering
starts from 1 in the main content section if desired.
6. Review and Finalize:
o Check the document to
ensure headers, footers, and page numbers are correctly inserted and formatted.
o Ensure that the
different page numbering styles are applied correctly in each section.
7. Save and Submit:
o Save the document
again to preserve your changes.
o Submit the file as
directed by your instructor or as required.
Expected Outcome:
By completing this exercise, you will be able to effectively design a
professional report with customized headers, footers, and varied page numbering
styles. This will help you create documents that are visually appealing and
well-organized.
