How can I create master pages in Word?

I apologize for Jason, who is sending you to Windows help pages that will only confuse you. Instead, please follow these steps:

1. In Word, choose Format>Document.
2. Select the Layout tab.
3. Check Different first page, then OK out.

Now you can create a header that is unique to the first page.

There are tried and true methods to set up letterhead in Word.

See http://addbalance.com/word/headersfooters.htm and

http://wordfaqs.ssbarnhill.com/LetterheadRibbon...

Here is a tutorial with sample documents demonstrating the concepts.

http://addbalance.com/word/download.htm#Letterh...

The key is to put your letterhead elements into the First Page Header (and potentially into continuation Headers). This is true even if they are in places on the page outside of the traditional header area. This can be used to mimic different margins and insert logos.

The headers and footers are normally not the area of focus when writing letters and can be protected.

Links to non-Microsoft Websites

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I hope this information helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions or require further help. If above didn't work, I will supply more troubleshooting steps to solve this problem.

Regards