Header

usgb/ˈhedər/
noun

A line of text, usually at the top of page or document, containing title or other important information.

The header of the report includes the date and name of the author.
Visual representation of "header" - A line of text, usually at the top of page or document, containing title or other important information.

Often appears as...

  • report header
  • document header

Usage tips

Academic, Technical

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Document Position

The header is always at the start of a document; it sets the theme or subject for what follows.

Illustration for Document Position
The header on the first page stated the essay's title.
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Consistency Matters

Headers often remain consistent across pages in longer documents, like reports or books.

Illustration for Consistency Matters
Each page had a header with the book's name.
Visual representation of the word "Header"

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