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How to create a footer with a chapter name and page number?

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Mar 15, 2026140915 views
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I'd like a footer that has not only page number, but also the chapter title (heading 1) depending on what chapter the page is in. How do I add the chapter info to the footer?

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The best way to automatically do this is through Fields. Assuming the format of your chapters or headings are styles, you need only to add a reference to styles. In Word 2010, while editing the Header & Footer go to Header & Footer Tools → Design → …

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