If you are only trying to create a different header for the first page, Word make things a lot easier. Just check the "Different First Page" option on the toolbar while editing any header.

Adding headers and footers to a Microsoft Word document is easy, even if you have a mix of header needs. Susan Harkins will show you how.

You don’t have to take up space in your document for details like title, author, or date. Here’s how to add and customize headers and footers in Word.

The Header in Word is used to repeat content on top of every page, while the Footer is used to repeat content at the bottom. Learn how to use it.

Microsoft When you want to create a document using your custom letterhead, click File > New in Word 2003, or choose the Office button and click New in Word 2007.