How to Add a Footer in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Footer in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Go to the Insert tab in the ribbon and click Header & Footer in the Text group.
Scroll down to the bottom of the worksheet to access the footer area.
Click in the footer area and type the desired text.
Customize the footer by adding text, page numbers, or other details, then click outside the footer area to save changes.
Quick answer: To add a footer in Microsoft Excel, go to the Insert tab and click Header & Footer. Scroll to the bottom of the worksheet, click the footer area, and type your text. Customize the footer with page numbers or details, then click outside the area to save your changes.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Insert and customize footers in Microsoft Excel by accessing the footer area, typing your text, and saving your changes. This guide shows how to add a Footer in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Go to the Insert tab in the ribbon and click Header & Footer in the Text group" and finishing with "Customize the footer by adding text, page numbers, or other details, then click outside...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Footer in Microsoft Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Add a Header in Microsoft Excel, How to Add a New Line Within the Cell in Microsoft Excel and How to Add a Planner Tab to a Channel in Microsoft Teams. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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