Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
running-head
Noun
/ˈrʌnɪŋ hɛd/
Definition
A running head is a short title or phrase related to the main title of a text, usually found at the top of pages.
Examples
- The running head of the research paper summarized the main theme of the study.
- Please ensure that each page contains the running head for consistency.
- In the manuscript, the running head was formatted according to the journal’s guidelines.
Meaning
Running heads provide a way to indicate the content of the document and help readers navigate it more easily.
Synonyms
- header
- page header
- title header
