how can you remove the footer and header from a first page in a word docu?

Answer 1

Click on the second page of the document and View the Header and Footer. Click on the Page Setup button (looks like a book). On the bottom left where it says 'Apply to' choose 'This point forward' Click OK
Toggle off the 'Same as Previous' button on the toolbar.
Scroll back to the first page and delete anything you have in the Header and Footer.

Answer 2

use a text box or a rectangle from the draw toolbar and put it over the top. then go to its properties and makwe the fill white and remove the border


hope this helps.
Tom

Answer 3

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HA011542131033.aspx?pid=CL100636481033

This is the demo from Microsoft Office. It will show you step by step how to do it (with visuals!) :)