Header - same as previous

[dianabanana]

When I'm in the insert section -->header or footer - is there a way to easily just click on "same as previous" and change it so that the last few pages of my report do not have the same header as previously? If not, what section breaks do I need to insert so I have a new header at a different point? I tried to put in section break continuous but it was then inserting a blank page (which is not what I want because I just want to eliminate the header and not the footer)

[Ulodesk]

Hi. You need, I believe, a next page section break, and then you must deselect the Same as previous property in the header and/or footer for that section. I have a macro that does all of that in one swoop, but I infer that you are not sure about macros yet and are still getting the basics down.

Best,
Ulodesk

[Charles Kenyon]

Here is the down and dirty on headers and footers:
http://www.addbalance.com/usersguide...ooter_settings

To do what you want will probably require a next-page section break at the end of the page before you want the changes. This is under breaks on the Page Layout tab.

Often what is desired is to change the header/footer to reflect new content in the body of the document. That is best handled using a StyleRef Field instead of a different header or footer.

Your situation may be addressed by How to set up a document with front matter.

[Kingsmoss]

This is not a response, rather a question along the same lines. I'm trying to start a new Section in Word 2010 after introductory pages, so I can start the header. I've done everything instructed, it creates Section 2, but the header still appears on all the earlier sections.

[macropod]

After unlinking, you'll still have to delete the old headers from the first Section. Ideally, you'd do the setup as described before adding any headers/footers.

[Kingsmoss]

Thanks a million, that's perfect, and so simple ... it usually is when you know how! I usually work in desktop publishing but this was given to me in word.