w:evenAndOddHeaders (Different Even/Odd Headers)

Enables separate header and footer definitions for even and odd pages throughout the document.

Parent elements

Description

w:evenAndOddHeaders is an on/off toggle that enables distinct headers and footers for even and odd pages throughout the document. It is defined in ECMA-376 Part 1 §17.15.1.29.

This element appears in w:settings (document-level), not in w:sectPr. When enabled, sections can include w:headerReference / w:footerReference elements with w:type="even" in addition to w:type="default" (used for odd pages).

Attributes

Attribute Type Possible Values Description
w:val ST_OnOff true, 1, on / false, 0, off. Omitting w:val is equivalent to true. Enables distinct even-page headers/footers when true.

Examples

<!-- In settings.xml -->
<w:settings>
  <w:evenAndOddHeaders/>
</w:settings>