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Add Header

Adds a header to all sections of the Word document. The header appears at the top of each page and can be aligned left, center, or right.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing the node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed even if Catch node is used.

Input​

  • File Descriptor - File descriptor ID from the Open Word node. Default variable is word_fd.

  • Header - Header text to display at the top of each page.

  • Size - Font size in points for the header text (e.g., 10, 11, 12). Must be greater than zero.

Options​

  • Format - Text alignment for the header. Available options:
    • left - Align text to the left
    • center - Center the text
    • right - Align text to the right

Use Cases​

  • Adding company names or document titles to every page
  • Displaying document classification (Confidential, Draft, etc.)
  • Including department or project names
  • Adding document identifiers or reference numbers
  • Creating professional letterheads

Example​

Adding a company header to a report:

  1. Use Open Word to open the document
  2. Add the Add Header node
  3. Configure the inputs:
    • File Descriptor: word_fd
    • Header: ACME Corporation - Confidential Report
    • Size: 10
    • Format: center

Header Examples by Alignment​

// Left-aligned header
// Header: "Internal Use Only"
// Size: 9
// Format: left

// Center-aligned header
// Header: "2024 Annual Financial Report"
// Size: 11
// Format: center

// Right-aligned header
// Header: "Page "  // Word automatically adds page number field
// Size: 10
// Format: right

Creating Multi-Information Headers​

Since the header is applied to all sections, you can include multiple pieces of information:

// Document title with date
// Header: "Quarterly Review - December 2024"
// Size: 10
// Format: center

// Company and department
// Header: "ACME Corp. | Human Resources Department"
// Size: 9
// Format: left
tip

Use a smaller font size for headers (9-11 points) to distinguish them from main document content and save vertical space.

Common Font Sizes for Headers​

  • 8-9 pt - Minimal, discreet headers
  • 10 pt - Standard header size
  • 11 pt - Slightly larger for emphasis
  • 12 pt - Maximum recommended size

Common Errors​

  • "Invalid File Descriptor" - Ensure the Open Word node was executed first.
  • "Header text cannot be empty" - Provide header content in the Header input.
  • "Font Size must be greater than zero" - Specify a positive size value.
  • "Format must be selected" - Choose a valid alignment option (left, center, or right).

Notes​

  • Headers are added to all sections in the document.
  • If a header already exists, this node will replace it.
  • The header appears on every page of the document by default.
  • Word automatically includes a page number field in the header.
  • Headers are part of the primary header (not first page or even/odd page headers).

Header vs Title​

  • Header (this node) - Appears on every page at the top
  • Heading (Add Heading node) - Content heading within the document body
  • Title (Add Heading with Title style) - Document title in the main content area

Typical Header Content​

  • Company or organization name
  • Document title or type
  • Classification level (Confidential, Internal, Public)
  • Department or division name
  • Project or report name
  • Document reference numbers

Best Practices​

  • Keep headers concise and informative.
  • Use consistent header styling across related documents.
  • Choose alignment that matches your document style:
    • Left - Professional, traditional
    • Center - Formal, balanced
    • Right - Modern, space-saving
  • Use a font size smaller than body text (typically 9-11 pt).
  • Avoid cluttering headers with too much information.

See Also​