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I put a header ,page number, and title on first page of paper. I went to second page and no header or page number help. I have been at this for hours just to set up I unlocked different first page now the header and page number are gone

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It sounds like you’re having some trouble with headers and page numbers in your document. The process can vary slightly depending on the word processing software you're using, but I'll provide a general guide for Microsoft Word, which is a common tool. If you are using a different program, please let me know!

For Microsoft Word:

  1. Unlock Different First Page:

    • If you have checked "Different First Page" in the Header & Footer Tools, any header or footer you put on the first page won't show on subsequent pages.
    • To fix this, double-click the header or footer area to open the Header & Footer Tools.
    • Make sure "Different First Page" is either unchecked, or if checked, make sure to copy the header/footer from the first page to the second page.

  2. Reinstate Header and Page Number:

    • With the Header & Footer Tools menu open:
      • Click on Header and choose the style you'd like, or edit the existing header.
      • To add or check page numbers: click on Page Number, choose the desired location (e.g., Top of Page), and select your preferred style.

  3. Check Section Breaks:

    • If you have section breaks in your document, headers and footers might be different in each section.
    • Go to each section’s header/footer area and make sure the “Link to Previous” option is activated if you want the same header/footer throughout the document.

  4. Adding Page Numbers:

    • To add page numbers back to the second page, click on Page Number, and select a format to reinsert the page numbers.

  5. Updating View:

    • Sometimes, you might not see updates immediately. Close the header/footer area by clicking the "Close Header and Footer" button or double-clicking the main document area.

For Google Docs:

  1. Header/Footer Options:

    • Click on Insert > Header & Page Number > Header. Make sure you enter your header content.
    • For page numbers, you can go to Insert > Page Numbers to add them.

  2. Different First Page:

    • If your first page header/footer is different, uncheck "Different first page" under the header/footer settings if you want the same headers/footers on subsequent pages.

  3. Check Layout Settings:

    • Under File > Page setup, ensure that the layout settings are correct to support headers and footers.

General Tips:

  • If you’re still having issues, try restarting the application, as it can sometimes refresh any display errors.
  • Alternatively, if necessary, consider creating a new document to troubleshoot if the settings are still problematic.

If you provide more details (like the specific software you're using), I can offer more tailored help!