Headers & Footers (Cambridge International IGCSE ICT)

The Purpose of Headers & Footers

Spec point — 13.3.2

What is the purpose of headers & footers?

• Headers and footers are areas at the top (header) and bottom (footer) of documents that can be used to help identify them

• Headers and footers can contain:

  • Document name
  • Author
  • Company logo

• Headers and footers only need to be added once and are replicated on each page, saving time and reducing the chance of data errors

Automated objects

• Headers and footers can also contain automated objects to enhance the professionalism of a document

• Examples of automated objects include:

  • Date/time
  • Page numbering
  • Total number of pages

Aligning contents

• The contents of headers and footers can be aligned consistently within a document

• They can be aligned to the:

  • Left margin
  • Right margin
  • Centred within margins