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In content related to word-processing and publishing apps, use instead of running head when discussing page layout. It's OK to use running head for clarification or as a keyword.

Don't use header as a synonym for heading.

In technical content, it's OK to use header as a short form of file header, as in HTML header.

Don't use header as a synonym for header file, which refers to the file at the beginning of a program that contains definitions of data types and variables used by the program's functions.

See also footer