Trying to keep footer anchored on first page only

[Phildunc]

I've created a letthead template that has a footer at the bottom. I'm using
Word 2003 and the footer is not staying anchored to the first page only. For
example, I cut and pasted a 5 page letter and the footer goes all the way to
the last page. I have put a section break to start on next page (to show no
footer) but that isn't working. If I remove the footer on the additional page
it erases my footer on the first page.

I'm still trying to master this program as I come from a WordPerfect world.
TIA!

 

[Jay Freedman]

Here's one way (but not the best way): After you insert the section break,
open the footer area in the second section. On the Header/Footer toolbar,
click the Same As Previous button to turn it off. Then you can delete the
footer of the second section without affecting the first section.

Here's the better way:
- Get rid of the section break; you don't need it.
- Select the text of the footer and cut it to the clipboard. The footer
should be empty now.
- Go to File > Page Setup > Layout and check the box for "Different first
page". Click OK.
- Open the footer on the first page, which will say "First Page Footer".
Paste in the text from the clipboard.

For more advice, see http://sbarnhill.mvps.org/WordFAQs/Letterhead.htm.

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Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[Daiya Mitchell]

I'm still trying to master this program as I come from a WordPerfect world.
TIA!

These links might not have the answer to your specific question, but you
will probably find them very useful as you switch from WordPerfect to
Word. The same principles apply to Word 2007, although menu commands may
have changed.

How Word differs from WordPerfect
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/WordVsWordPerfect.htm

Some Tips and "Gotchas" for those who are new to Word
Especially if migrating from WordPerfect
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/TipsAndGotchas.htm

Is There Life After "Reveal Codes"?
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/RevealCodes.htm

WordPerfect to Word converters (and why none of them are perfect)
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/WordPerfectConverters.htm

DM