How to Do Header and Page Number on Google Docs (and Publish Easily with Docswrite
Docswrite Team
Aug 13, 2025
3 min read

When creating professional documents, adding a header and page numbers in Google Docs makes your work look polished and organized. Whether you’re preparing a business report, an academic paper, or marketing content, these features help structure your document.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to insert headers and page numbers in Google Docs , and then show you how can help you publish your finished document directly to your CRM with just a few clicks.
How to Add a Header in Google Docs
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Open your Google Doc – Log into your Google account and open the document you want to edit.
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Insert the Header – Go to the top menu, click on Insert → Headers & footers → Header .
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Customize the Header – Type in your title, author name, or any other information you want to appear on every page. You can adjust font style, size, and alignment just like normal text.
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Different First Page (Optional) – If you don’t want the header on the first page (common in cover pages), check the Different first page box in the header toolbar.
How to Add Page Numbers in Google Docs
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Go to Insert Menu – Click Insert → Page numbers .
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Choose Position – Select whether you want page numbers at the top-right, top-left, bottom-right, or bottom-left of the page.
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Skip First Page (Optional) – Many professional documents start numbering from page 2, especially if the first page is a title or cover page. Tick the Different first page option to achieve this.
Why Use After Formatting Your Google Doc
Once your document is perfectly formatted with headers and page numbers, the next step is sharing it with the right audience. allows you to publish your Google Doc directly to your CRM without manual copy-pasting.
Key Benefits of :
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Seamless Google Docs integration – No need for extra plugins.
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Publish to multiple CRMs – With its built-in integrations, you can push your document directly into platforms like HubSpot, WordPress, or Notion.
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Preserves formatting – Your headers, page numbers, and layout remain intact.
Instead of downloading your Google Doc as a PDF or Word file and re-uploading it manually, Docswrite.com streamlines the process so you can focus on content creation.
FAQ: Headers, Page Numbers, and
Q1: Do headers and page numbers stay intact when I publish via Docswrite.com? Yes. Docswrite.com preserves your Google Doc’s original formatting, including headers and page numbers.
Q2: Is a Google Docs plugin? No. Docswrite.com is a standalone website that connects to your Google Docs via integrations.
Q3: Can I publish to multiple CRMs at once? Yes. You can push your document to various supported CRMs with just a few clicks.
Q4: Will my first page be excluded from page numbering if I set it in Google Docs? Yes. The page numbering settings in your Google Doc are kept exactly as you’ve configured them.
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