How to Remove a Header in Google Docs

Last Updated : 24 Mar, 2026

A header is a section at the top of each page used to show repeated information like page numbers, title, author, or date. It helps make documents look organized and neat.

Steps to Remove a Header in Google Docs on a Desktop

Step 1: Select the Header Text

Open your Google Docs file and select the header text by double-clicking on it.

How to Remove a Header in Google Docs
Select the Header Text

Step 2: Click on Options on the header editing panel

Go to the options button displayed in the header editing panel.

How to Remove a Header in Google Docs
Click on the Options

Step 3: Select Remove Header

How to Remove a Header in Google Docs
Select Remove Header

Step 4: Preview the Document

The header will now be removed from all the pages on your Google Doc file.

How to Remove a Header in Google Docs
Headers Removed
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