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Adding a Band/Image into a Footer

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Hi Community,

I'm looking to add an image into a footer, essentially it's a a colour strip which would work as a background image with then some text and the footer number on top. At first we tried to add this as an image but we couldn't get the sizing correct or get it to sit where we required it. To get around this we added an image on each page which contained this, this worked in terms of how it looked, however when exporting the document into a PDF, the background image significantly increased the document size and we weren't able to email it.

Has anyone found a workaround for adding images into the footer/header which enable them to fill the entire space or upload an image in a certain way, which doesn't increase the document size?

Many thanks in advance for any tips.

Chris

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  • Mike Davis

    Hi Chris!

    Thanks for this question. I can add a few items for you to possibly try here. Open to other's suggestions too, of course.

     
    1. Insert Background Image in Footer/Header:
      - Use the header or footer region to insert an image directly. You can align the image left, right, or center and resize it using the Image Properties panel.
     
    2. Optimize Image Size and Resolution:
      - Ensure the image is optimized for web use (e.g., 72 dpi resolution and RGB color mode). This reduces the file size without compromising the visual quality.
     
    3. Use a Single Row Table:
      - Insert a single-row table in the footer, expand the row height, and place the image inside. This method allows better control over alignment and overlaying text or page numbers.
     
    4. Adjust Export Settings:
      - During the export process, adjust the resolution settings in the Export Advanced menu to further reduce the file size.
     
    5. Avoid Floating Objects:
      - Since floating objects are not supported in headers/footers, use inline elements like tables or direct image insertion for better compatibility.
     
    6. Alternate Pages:
      - If headers/footers alternate every other page, ensure the "Same as Previous Section" option is enabled for consistent formatting.
     
    Here's some resources that might be handy as well:
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  • Olivier MOREAU

    Bonjour,

    Serait-il envisageable de pouvoir mettre des éléments graphiques en fond perdu dans les entêtes et pieds de page ? On peut tricher avec un tableau pour que ça déborde à droite et à gauche de la page mais pas en haut et en bas

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  • Mike Davis

    Ce message a été traduit par une machine.

    Lorsque vous insérez des images ou des tableaux dans un pied de page, la marge inférieure laisse apparaître un espace vide entre l'image et le bord de la page, même si l'extension horizontale (gauche et droite) fonctionne correctement. Voici toutefois une astuce pour contourner ce problème :

    • Retirez l'image ou le tableau du pied de page.
    • Réglez toutes les marges du pied de page sur 0.
    • Double-cliquez dans la zone du pied de page pour y placer le curseur.
    • Réglez la taille de la police sur 1 et appuyez sur la barre d'espace pour ajouter un caractère d'espacement de 1 pt.
    • Insérez l'image ou le tableau et redimensionnez-le pour qu'il atteigne les bords ; il devrait désormais couvrir entièrement le pied de page, sans espace blanc.

    Par ailleurs, si vous avez accès à la fonctionnalité « Designed Reporting », vous pouvez utiliser l'option de fond perdu (« Print Bleed ») pour étendre les éléments graphiques jusqu'aux bords de la page (y compris en haut et en bas) lors de l'exportation au format PDF. C'est la méthode la plus fiable pour les mises en page à fond perdu.

    • Activez cette option via : Propriétés du document → Formats de page → Fond perdu (Print Bleed).
    • Lors de l'exportation en PDF, cochez la case « Inclure le fond perdu » (Include print bleed).

    J'espère que cela vous aidera. N'hésitez pas à me recontacter si vous avez d'autres questions. Merci.

     
    ENGLISH TRANSLATION
     
    When placing images or tables in a footer, the bottom margin will show a blank space between the image and the edge of the page — even when extending left and right works fine. However, here's a workaround that can help.

    1. Remove the image/table from the footer
    2. Set all footer margins to 0
    3. Double-click into the footer to place your cursor
    4. Set font size to 1 and press the spacebar to add a single 1pt space character
    5. Insert the image/table and resize to the edges — it should now cover the footer fully without a white gap
    In addition, if you have access to Designed Reporting, you can use the Print Bleed feature to extend graphics fully to all page edges (including top/bottom) when exporting to PDF. This is the most reliable method for full-bleed designs.
    • Enable via Document Properties → Page Formats → Print Bleed
    • On PDF export, check Include print bleed

    Hope that helps. Let me know if you do have any follow-ups. Thanks!

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