Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 5, 2025)
This tip applies to Excel 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
When you are designing the header and footer for a worksheet, Excel allows you to add various special elements to your header or footer. You can even insert a picture into the header or footer. Just follow these steps:
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