How to make header smaller in Google Docs

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How to make header smaller in Google Docs

Basically, when you add a header in Google Docs, it’s a bit bigger by default. Now, when you need to reduce the header size in Google Docs or make it smaller, this article will help you with this purpose.We will discuss 2 quick ways to make the header smaller in Google Docs. But before that if you can check out

How to add header and footer in Google Docs (remove Google Docs header and footer)

Approach-1: Using the Left ruler option

You can use the left ruler option to reduce the header in Google Docs. To do so, follow the quick information below.

  1. Open your Google Docs document where you wish to make the header smaller.
  2. Make sure the Show Ruler option is selected for you. If not, check out How to show ruler on Google Docs to get the ruler option in Google Docs.

3. Mouse over on the left ruler, your mouse cursor will change to double side arrow with the information “Top Margin”. Drag the double-sided arrow up to reduce the size of the header of your Google Docs document and you are done.

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Approach-2: Using the Page Setup option

Follow the quick instructions below.

  1. Open your Google Docs document.
  2. Click on the File menu –> choose the Page Setup option.
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3. On the Page Setup window, Reduce the top margin based on your requirement.

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4. Finally, click on the Ok button to save the changes.

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