Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016
  1. Go to Insert > Footer.

  2. Choose a built‑in footer style. ​​​​​​​To create your own, select Blank, then add and format your content.

  3. To edit an existing footer, select Edit Footer (or double‑click the footer area).

  4. To remove a footer, select Insert > Footer > Remove Footer.

  5. If you’ve created a custom footer you want to reuse, select Save Selection to Footer Gallery.

  6. When you’re finished, select Close Header and Footer or press Esc.

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