How to Insert The Correct Date, Time, Section Header Or Other Item Does Not Appear In The Header Or Footer In MS Word XP

by Jules · Published October 2, 2007 · Updated March 31, 2009

Make sure that the Update automatically option is clicked when inserting the date and time from the Insert menu.
1. Click Insert menu, and select Date and Time.
2. Choose the desired format and then click Update automatically option.
3. Click OK button
Items inserted in headers and footers are inserted as field codes in MS Word. Click F9 on your keyboard to update these fields.