Cant edit headers and footers in the online version of excel

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I cant see the Header and Footers option in the insert menu in my online version of excel. I dont have a desktop and only use my Chromebook. Can anyone tell me how to find this option or is it not available in the chromebook online version? Thank you

nikolinode · Answer

luu42&nbsp;The online version of Excel, particularly the one accessible through a web browser (such as on a Chromebook), may have limited features compared to the desktop version of Excel. As of that time, the ability to edit headers and footers directly in the online version might not have been available, so far I know.&nbsp;Check for updates or changes. Keep in mind that Microsoft continually updates its Office Online suite, and new features or improvements may be introduced.Here is how you can typically check for headers and footers in the Excel Online version:Open your Excel workbook in the online version.Navigate to the "Insert" tab on the ribbon.If you do not see an option for headers and footers there, it is likely that the online version does not support direct editing of headers and footers as of the current version. In such cases, you might need to access a desktop version of Excel for more advanced features.&nbsp;Remember, Microsoft's online suite evolves, so checking the latest documentation or community discussions will provide the most accurate information. If headers and footers are crucial for your work, you might want to consider alternative solutions or accessing Excel from a device that supports the full desktop version. AI was partially deployed to support the text.&nbsp;My answers are voluntary and without guarantee!&nbsp;Hope this will help you.Was the answer useful? Mark as best response and Like it!This will help all forum participants.

sergeibaklan · Answer

luu42&nbsp;
Not available in Excel for web, browser doesn't matter.

dan_tannah · Answer

SergeiBaklan&nbsp;I have the online and then I change to Desktop and still don't see headers or footers. The older online versions seem to let us download the apps to our local..maybe that is a different license now? A simple thing now takes hrs to debug?&nbsp;

myleftone · Answer

luu42&nbsp;the feature doesn't exist for any browser. To edit headers and footers you have to use the desktop version. On the long list of software decisions that make no sense to me, it's right up near the top, and I hope the folks at Microsoft&nbsp;fix this.&nbsp;

dan_tannah · Answer

myleftone&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for confirmation, I thought with office 365 we could always download desktop version for more functionality.&nbsp; It seems like downloading documents does offer this in word. I must have a different work liscense because I can download all desktop versions. A challenge to keep up with versions and functionality..especially as we age like old :cheese_wedge:..Cheers!

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Cant edit headers and footers in the online version of excel