I need to put a running head on my paper. It says how to align it flush left. It says the word running head should appear before the title on the title page only. The headline of your paper should be in all caps. After this page , use only the shotened version.

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Then it says select header from the header and footer section of the insert tab. Choose option that aligns to left. Then type the title of your paper. Close the header and footer view. Your header will now carry throughout the document as you type. I don't understand do I type the words running head and then when I close the header view does that take those words away? What does it mean ALL caps? Every letter is capped in the header all the time? Help when do I add flush left? Mine is on the right when I start typing . I don't have an edit header. Just says header and below that footer how do I clear everything and start again? I'm using goggle doc I also have to have page numbers on the right when I center my paper title do I line it first or write the title then center

Answer 1

It sounds like you are working on formatting your paper in Google Docs, and I can certainly help clarify these points for you! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up your running head, title, and page numbers correctly:

Setting Up Your Running Head

1. Open Your Document: Start by opening your Google Docs document.

2. Insert Header:

   • Go to the menu at the top and click on Insert.
   • From the dropdown, hover over Header & page number, then select Header. This will add a header to your document.

3. Align the Header Text:

   • In the header area, you may see it aligned to the right by default. To align it flush left:
     • Click on the header text box.
     • Look for alignment options in the toolbar (it looks like three horizontal lines with a bar next to them). Click the Align left option.

4. Type the Running Head:

   • On the title page only, type “Running head: YOUR TITLE IN ALL CAPS” (replace “YOUR TITLE” with the title of your paper, using all capital letters).
   • Remember that on subsequent pages, you'll only use the shortened version of the title in all caps (e.g., “YOUR TITLE” without “Running head:”).

5. Close the Header:

   • Click anywhere outside the header area, and it will exit the header view. The header will now appear on all pages.

Formatting Title and Page Numbers

1. Insert Page Numbers:

   • To add page numbers:
     • Go to Insert.
     • Hover over Header & page number, then select Page number.
     • Choose the option that shows the page number in the top right corner.

2. Center Your Title:

   • After your header area is set up, scroll down to the body of your document.
   • You can center your title by selecting “Center align” from the alignment options in the toolbar.
   • Type your title and press Enter to begin your essay.

Additional Notes

• ALL CAPS: When the instructions say "ALL CAPS," it means every letter should be capitalized. So for your title on the title page and the shortened version on subsequent pages, capitalize every letter.

• No Need to Re-Type: Once you’ve set up the header, it will automatically apply to every page. You don't need to re-type or clear anything if it's already in place.

• "Running head": This label is only for the title page. It will not appear on the subsequent pages after you've followed these steps.

If there are any specific formats (like MLA, APA, etc.) required for your paper, make sure you follow those guidelines as well. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!