In some cases you may want to create and use a master page whose elements are almost identical to an existing master page. Rather than recreate the identical elements on a new master page, you can duplicate the existing master page, and then change or add the elements you want on the duplicated master page.
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On the View menu, click Master Page.
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In the Master Page tab, click Duplicate.
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In the Duplicate Master Page dialog box, do either of the following:
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In the Page ID (1 character) box, type a single-character identifier for your new master page. This can be any single Unicode character.
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In the Description box, type a brief description of your new master page.
Note:Â Only 40 characters will display in the Edit Master Pages task pane.
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Click OK.
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On the View menu, click Master Page.
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In the Edit Master Pages task pane, click the arrow next to the master page you want to duplicate, and then click Duplicate.
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In the Duplicate Master Page dialog box, do either of the following:
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In the Page ID (1 character) box, type a single-character identifier for your new master page. This can be any single Unicode character.
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In the Description box, type a brief description of your new master page.
Note:Â Only 40 characters will display in the Edit Master Pages task pane.
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Click OK.
