How to insert a picture in Word as a header or footer

A footer or header is that text that is added inside the top or bottom margin. But it is also possible to add an image in this space . Of course, if you don’t like the result, you can delete a footer in Word and recreate it.

In the strip of Word options you can find the insert tab which allows you to use a blank header or footer with the purpose of activating the option to insert an image . This function is valid for Microsoft Word version 2007 onwards.

How to Insert an Image in Word as a Header or Footer

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1. What is the way to open and set the headers and footers in Word?
2. How can you add an image to your header or footer?
   1. In Office 2010
   2. With all the latest versions
3. How can you put different images in each header or footer of your Word?

What is the way to open and set the headers and footers in Word?

The correct way to open and configure a header or footer is by using the Insert option . Of course you also have the option of double clicking on the top of a sheet in Word, you will notice that doing so opens the header tool, the same applies to the footer.

One Tips that you should know is that you can use the option to enlarge the centimeters of your header or footer. Therefore, it is recommended to modify the margins of the Word document and enlarge these areas, in order to better appreciate the image you want to insert.

How can you add an image to your header or footer?

Change the method of doing it a little according to the version you use of Word . In the same way, in all versions you can do it, you even have the option of putting an image behind the text , in the titles in a table and in almost any place you want. Learn how to do it as follows:

In Office 2010

In Word 2010 as in previous versions the options are displayed at the top , and to add an image in a header you may have to jump from one tab to another. Learn how to do it as follows:

1. Open your Word 2010 version application on your PC.
2. Click on the ‘Insert’ tab and then on Header or Footer.
3. Click on the ‘Blank’ option and new header options are activated.
4. Click on the image icon and select one on your computer.
5. Click on accept and the image is added in the header or footer space.

With all the latest versions

In newer versions of the Microsoft Word application. The name of the tools changes a bit , but the location is the same to other versions. That is to say that you will be able to see the tabs with the same names, luckily for this case we will need the ‘Insert’ one. Learn how to do it as follows:

1. Open Microsoft Word with a version greater than 2010.
2. Click on the Insert tab.
3. Display the header or footer option and choose the ‘Blank’ option
4. The text [Write here] is added, just double click on it.
5. Choose an image from the device or online.
6. Click on accept to insert the selected image.
7. Hit the ‘Esc’ key to close the header panel and you’re done.

How can you put different images in each header or footer of your Word?

To configure different headers or footers , it is necessary to arrange the document in sections, so that it allows us to unlink one header or footer from others . Learn how to do it as follows:

1. Open your Microsoft Word program on your computer.
2. From the ‘Insert’ tab add a header or footer.
3. Go to the ‘Format’ tab and click on breaks.
4. Click ‘next page’  to assign your page as another section.
5. Double click on the header to enter the modification panel.
6. Click the ‘Link to Previous’ option to edit just one sheet.
7. Click on the image option to insertit either from your PC or from the Internet.
8. Click on accept and that’s it.

You can repeat these steps with each page you want, so you can upload different images in each header , since by clicking on the ‘Link to previous’ option we are deactivating the link, which allows us to work individually on each page.