Do you often find yourself frustrated because your Excel or Word documents lack consistency when printed? Particularly, that the column or table headers are not repeated on every page? This can be easily resolved by repeating your column or table headers on every page. In this article, we will go through different methods you can use to repeat your column or table headers to ensure consistency across your printed documents.
Method 1: Using Excel’s “Print Titles” Feature
If you are working with Excel and want to repeat your column headers on every page, you can use Excel’s “Print Titles” feature. Follow these steps:
- Select the row(s) that contain the column header(s) you want to repeat.
- Click on the “Page Layout” tab in the Excel ribbon.
- Click on the “Print Titles” button in the “Page Setup” group.
- In the “Page Setup” dialog box that appears, click on the “Sheet” tab.
- Under the “Print Titles” section, in the “Rows to repeat at top” field, click on the arrow on the right and select the row(s) you want to repeat.
- Click OK to close the dialog box.
Your column header(s) will now be repeated on every page when printed.
Method 2: Using Excel’s “Freeze Panes” Feature
Another method you can use to repeat your column headers in Excel is by using the “Freeze Panes” feature. Follow these steps:
- Select the row(s) that contain the column header(s) you want to repeat.
- Click on the “View” tab in the Excel ribbon.
- Click on the “Freeze Panes” button in the “Window” group.
- Click on the “Freeze Top Row” option. This will freeze the top row of your spreadsheet, which includes your column header(s).
Your column header(s) will now be repeated on every page when scrolled vertically or printed.
Method 3: Using Word’s “Repeat Header Rows” Feature
If you are working with Word and want to repeat your table headers on every page, you can use Word’s “Repeat Header Rows” feature. Follow these steps:
- Select the row(s) that contain the table header(s) you want to repeat.
- Click on the “Layout” tab in the Word ribbon.
- Click on the “Repeat Header Rows” button in the “Data” group.
Your table header(s) will now be repeated on every page when printed.
Method 4: Using Word’s “Table Properties” Feature
Another method you can use to repeat your table headers in Word is by using the “Table Properties” feature. Follow these steps:
- Select the row(s) that contain the table header(s) you want to repeat.
- Right-click on the selected row(s) and click on “Table Properties” in the dropdown menu.
- In the “Table Properties” dialog box that appears, click on the “Row” tab.
- Under the “Headings” section, select the “Repeat as header row at the top of each page” checkbox.
- Click OK to close the dialog box.
Your table header(s) will now be repeated on every page when printed.
FAQ
Q1. I followed the steps above, but my column or table headers are still not repeating on every page when printed. What am I doing wrong?
A1. Make sure that your document is properly formatted for printing and that you have specified your print settings appropriately. If your header overlaps with other content on the page, it may not be able to repeat on every page. Adjust your document margins, orientation, and font sizes as needed.
Q2. Can I create customized headers for each page when using the above methods to repeat my headers?
A2. Yes. You can customize your headers to show different content on the first and subsequent pages. For example, you might want to show a logo or title on the first page header and page numbers on the subsequent page headers. To do this, use the “Different First Page” and “Different Odd & Even Pages” options under the “Header & Footer Tools” tab.
Video Tutorial:
Check out this video tutorial for further guidance on how to repeat your column or table headers in Excel and Word:
