To change the footer in Microsoft Project, you access the Page Setup options via the Print menu. This allows you to customize the text, project information, or even graphics that appear at the bottom of your printed pages.
Here are the steps to modify the footer:
- Navigate to Print Settings: In the File tab, click Print, then click Page Setup.
- Select the Footer Tab: On the Page Setup dialog box, click the Footer tab.
- Choose Section and Customize: Click the Left, Center, or Right tab within the Footer section to specify which part of the footer you want to modify.
- Add Content: In the text box provided for the selected footer section, you can:
- Type or paste plain text.
- Add specific document or project information (like page number, date, filename, project title) using the available buttons below the text box.
- Insert or paste a graphic.
Customizing Your Footer
You have flexibility in what you can include in your footer to make your printed project views informative.
- Static Text: Use this for company names, report titles, or any fixed text.
- Dynamic Project Information: Automatically include details that change or are pulled from the project file. Common examples include:
- Current Date
- Current Time
- Page Number (often combined with total pages, e.g., "Page 1 of 5")
- File Name
- Project Title
- Company Name
- Manager Name
- Graphics: Add a small logo or image to the footer.
Using the Left, Center, and Right tabs allows you to structure the footer content across the bottom of the page. For example, you might put the project title on the left, page numbers in the center, and the date on the right.
By following these steps, you can effectively change and customize the footer for your printed Microsoft Project views.
