# How to Add a Watermark in MS Excel

> To add a watermark in Microsoft Excel, click 'Insert' on the top menu bar, select 'Header & Footer', tap the 'Add Header tab', choose the 'Picture' option, select your image file, and click anywhere around the worksheet to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-watermark-in-ms-excel/
Apps: Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Insert'.
2. Select 'Header & Footer' from the available options.
3. After that, tap the 'Add Header tab'.
4. Next, choose the 'Picture' option and then select the image file you wish to use as a watermark.
5. Click anywhere around the worksheet to apply the changes.
6. After completing these steps, the watermark will be added to your MS Excel document.