Single-Line Versus Paragraph Headers/Footers in WinWorks (78739)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
This article was previously published under Q78739

SUMMARY

In the Microsoft Works for Windows Word Processor, you can automatically print header and footer information such as page numbers, filenames, and dates.

Use the single-line header or footers for brief information, or use the header or footer paragraphs if more information or formatting is desired.

MORE INFORMATION

The following table describes how to format single-line and paragraph headers/footers. Single-line headers/footers may be formatted by typing the appropriate letters from the Single-Line column below. Paragraph header/footers may be formatted by selecting the text in the header/footer and choosing the command listed in the Paragraph column below. 
                           Single
Action                      Line           Paragraph
------                     ------          ---------

Print page number          &p              Insert, Special Character

Print filename             &f              Insert, Special Character

Print current date         &d              Insert, Special Character

Print date (long format)   &n              Insert, Special Character

Print current time         &t              Insert, Special Character

Print single ampersand     &&

Align characters at
left or right margin       &l or &r        Format, Indents & Spacing

Center characters          &c              Format, Indents & Spacing

Other differences between single-line and paragraph headers/footers
are as follows:

Single-Line Headers/Footers           Paragraph Headers/Footers
---------------------------           -------------------------

Printed in the font used in the       Characters may be formatted for
last paragraph of the document        different fonts and styles

Tabs not available                    May use tabs

Available in all tools                Available only in Word Processor

Limit of one line each                Unlimited lines

Visible in Page Layout View           Visible while working on document
(version 3.0)
Visible only in dialog box            Visible while working on document
(version 2.x)

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Works User's Guide," version 3.0:
Word Processor, page 129
Spreadsheet, page 216
Database, page 376

"Microsoft Works User's Guide," version 2.0:
Word Processor, page 56
Spreadsheet, page 154
Database, page 290,
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:KB78739
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