To force text to start on an odd page, insert an odd page section break (and similarly for even page).

For everything on headers and footers, see http://wordfaqs.mvps.org/HeaderFooter.htm. Also have a look at http://wordfaqs.mvps.org/FrontMatterRibbon.htm.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional