Why can’t I edit header in Word?

Check the “Allow only this type of editing in the document” box and select “Filling in forms” option. Next click “Select sections” to invoke the “Section Protection” dialog box. In that box, check only “Section 1” box and click “OK”. Then click “Yes, Start Enforcing Protection”.

How do I change the header on each page in Word?

Change or delete the header or footer from the first page
  1. Double-click the first page header or footer area.
  2. Check Different First Page to see if it’s selected. If not: Select Different First Page. …
  3. Add your new content into the header or footer.
  4. Select Close Header and Footer or press Esc to exit.

What’s one way to edit a header after it has been created?

Once you’ve created a header or footer, the easiest and quickest way to edit it is to switch to Print Layout view and double-click in the header or footer area. You can also double-click anywhere above or below the document area.

How do I unlock the header in Word for editing?

Editing headers and footers. After you close the header or footer, it will still be visible, but it will be locked. Simply double-click a header or footer to unlock it, which will allow you to edit it.

How do I remove header from second page in Word?

Put the cursor in the header. The contextual “Header & Footer > Design tab will display. In the Option group, turn on (put a checkmark) in “Different first page”. The scroll down to the second page and change the header, ie delete it.