Add the file name, date, author or other document properties to a header or footer

You can use field codes in Word to automatically add a variety of document properties, such as document title (or running header), author, date, and file name, to headers and footers.

Note: If you already added a header or footer from the gallery, this procedure may replace or change the formatting of the current header or footer.

1. On the Insert tab, in the Header & Footer group, click Header or click Footer.

   

2. Click Edit Header or Edit Footer.

   The cursor is now located in the header or the footer of your document.

3. On the Header & Footer Tools tab, click Quick Parts, and then click Field.

   

4. In the Field names list, choose the field you want (such as FileName, Date, Author, or Title), choose the format you want in the Field properties section, and then choose any other options you like in the Field options section.

   

5. Click OK.

See also

• Add page numbers to a header or footer

• Add a header or footer