It sounds like you may be dealing with an issue in a word processing program like Microsoft Word or Google Docs where your header and page number are correctly set up for the first page, but they aren't appearing on the subsequent pages. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix that in both Microsoft Word and Google Docs:
Microsoft Word
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Check Header Setup:
- Double-click on the header area of the first page.
- In the "Header & Footer Tools" design tab, make sure that the option "Different First Page" is unchecked, if you want the header to appear on every page.
- If it is checked, you’ll need to manually add the header to the second page.
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Insert Page Numbers:
- Go to the "Insert" tab.
- Click on "Page Number" and choose where you want the page number to appear (top or bottom of the page).
- Ensure that "Different First Page" is unchecked if you want the page number to be on every page.
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Check for Section Breaks:
- If you have inserted section breaks, they can cause headers/footers not to carry over. You can check for these by going to “View” > “Draft” and looking for section breaks.
- If there are section breaks, you may need to link the headers/footers from the first section to the next.
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Normal View:
- Switch back to “Print Layout” view to check how your document will look when printed.
Google Docs
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Check Header Setup:
- Click on the header area of the first page.
- If you see an option that says "Different first page," ensure it is only checked if you want that specific first page to have a unique header. If you want the header to be the same on all pages, make sure to uncheck "Different first page."
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Insert Page Numbers:
- Go to "Insert" > "Page numbers."
- Choose the format you want for your page numbers and apply it. This should add page numbers to every page.
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Refresh the Document:
- Sometimes, just refreshing or closing and reopening the document can resolve display issues.
Additional Tips
- Check Margins: If the header margin is set too low, the header might be hidden behind the content.
- Preview the Document: Use the print preview option to see how it will look printed. This can clarify whether the headers and page numbers are indeed set up correctly.
If you've checked all of the above and are still having issues, it may help to restart the program or your computer, as sometimes software can run into glitches. If the issue persists, you might consider recreating the document and transferring your content over.