After inserting a header or footer in your document you’ll see a new checkbox―just tick it and you’ll be able to set a different header and footer on the first page: There’s also a new Insert > Page Number menu that lets you customize how and where you start your page numbers―like on the bottom of the second page, for example.

Even a novice Word user can display page numbers in a document's header of footer. The process is fundamental. Advancing beyond the basics is easier than you might think, and you might be surprised how many things you can do with a header or footer! In this article, I'll highlight eight tips that will move you from basic user to advanced, at least with headers and footers.

These tips are a mixture of suggestions and how-to instructions. You can use any Word document or download the example or demonstration file.

I'm using Word 2013 on a Windows 7 system, but most of these tips apply to earlier versions, and I've supplied additional instructions where appropriate. Display page numbers in shapes Most documents over a few pages display a page number in the header of footer. If the document warrants a bit of visual appeal, you can display that number in an interesting and colorful shape. First, add the shape to the header using an easy-to-use built in gallery. Next, use the header's current position property to add the number. To add the shape, do the following: • Open the footer by double-clicking the footer area. In Word 2003, choose Header and Footer from the View menu.

• While in the header, click the Insert tab. In the Illustrations group, click Shapes and choose one, such as the diamond shape in the Flowchart section ( Figure A).

In Word 2003, use the Drawing toolbar to access shapes. Figure A • Click inside the footer and drag to create the shape.

How to delete duplicate transactions in quickbooks for mac free. To exclude or delete duplicate transactions: • If the transactions have not been accepted, they can be excluded and won't appear in the associated bank register. (For help with deleting transactions, see Missing transactions If you appear to be missing transactions after a banking download, check how your Bank Register (Account history) is filtered. • Select the other duplicate transaction and note the same details. (For the steps to follow to exclude transactions, see • If the transactions have already been accepted, you must delete them. • Compare the details to be certain the transactions are duplicates.

It's okay if the shape extends beyond the footer border a bit. • With the shape inserted, use the contextual Format tab to format the shape. I used the Shape Fill options to change the color to lettuce green; I used the Shape Outline drop-down to change the outline to dark green; I used the Shape Effects Reflection option to add a full reflection ( Figure B) that fades off the bottom edge (which might not be possible to print but works fine for electronic viewing). In Word 2003, choose AutoShape from the Format menu (with the shape selected). With the shape inserted and formatted, add the page number as follows: • Right-click the shape and choose Add Text from the resulting submenu. In Word 2003, use the Header and Footer contextual toolbar to insert the page number, and then format as you normally would. • Click the contextual Design tab.