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In Excel when trying to add picture to Header I get Bad Request - Request Too Long
In page layout view in Excel when I try to add a picture in the header I get this error message. How do I fix this?
The "Bad Request - Request Too Long" error typically occurs when the size of the image you're trying to add to the header exceeds Excel's capacity to handle it. To fix this issue, you can try the following solutions:
- Reduce Image Size: Resize or compress the image you're trying to add to the header. Large images can cause Excel to struggle, especially when placed in headers or footers. Use an image editing tool to reduce the file size of the image before inserting it into Excel.
- Use a Smaller Image: Instead of using a high-resolution or large-sized image, try using a smaller image with lower dimensions. This will help reduce the file size and may prevent the error from occurring.
- Optimize Image Format: Use an optimized image format such as JPEG or PNG instead of formats like BMP or TIFF, which tend to result in larger file sizes. JPEG and PNG formats provide good image quality with smaller file sizes.
- Insert Image as a Picture: Instead of inserting the image directly into the header, try inserting it as a picture within the worksheet. You can then resize and position the picture as needed, and copy it into the header afterwards. To do this, go to the "Insert" tab, click on "Pictures", select your image, and then position it on the worksheet.
- Check Excel Version and Limits: Ensure that you're using the latest version of Excel and that you're not exceeding any limits imposed by Excel on the size of headers or the total file size. Older versions of Excel may have stricter limitations on the size of images that can be inserted into headers.
- Consider Alternative Approaches: If none of the above solutions work, consider using alternative approaches such as inserting a smaller version of the image or using a different design element for the header, such as shapes or text boxes.
By implementing these solutions, you should be able to resolve the "Bad Request - Request Too Long" error when trying to add a picture to the header in Excel.
If none of these steps help you, I recommend adding more information to your topic. Information such as Excel version, operating system, storage medium, file extension, etc.
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NikolinoDE It has something to do with the experiences that download online content under privacy apparently. It wont give me a chance to even try to put a picture in if that is turned on. If I turn it off, it will let me choose to work offline and pick a picture on my local drive. I don't know if its a software issue or if there is some way to fix it locally.
Please check this Cannot add image to Header in Excel - Bad Request error - Microsoft Community Hub thread if helps.
