Master pages are like the foundation of your page. Master pages tell each page where the page number should go, where the header should go, and where the footer should go. Master pages may also contain reoccurring page elements such as graphics.
A default master page is already present. The name of this default master page is "right." View the "right" master page by clicking on View --> Master Pages.
Your content did not disappear. We are just looking at the bottom layer of your page. Lets add a header.
Add a header to your page by typing in the little frame near the top of the page.
Now lets see how both frames look together. Click on View --> Body Pages to see how your header looks with your content.
How do I add a page number to my master page?
- View your master page by clicking View --> Master Pages.
- Place the cursor in the header frame.
- Click on Format --> Headers & Footers --> Insert Page #
Yes you can!
- When you are in the master page view, click on Special --> Add Master Page... to create a new master page.
- A little dialog box will appear, asking if you would like your master page to look like the current one. Make your selection, name your new master page, and then click on Add.
- Scroll up and down to see both master pages.
How do I change which master page is used with a body page?
- Go back to the body page view by clicking View --> Body Pages.
- Click on Format --> Page Layout --> Master Page Usage... A dialog box will appear.
- Choose Custom, and then select your new master page from the drop down list. (Look at the other options as well for future reference.)
- Click Add.
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