How to Add a Watermark in MS Excel

Quick summary

Adding a watermark in Microsoft Excel is done through the Header & Footer feature by inserting a picture into the header section of your worksheet. This method lets you display a logo, "Confidential" stamp, or any custom image as a background-style watermark on every printed page.

Steps

1. Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Insert'.
2. Select 'Header & Footer' from the available options.
3. Tap the 'Add Header' tab to open the header editing area.
4. Choose the 'Picture' option and then select the image file you wish to use as a watermark.
5. Click anywhere around the worksheet to apply the changes.
6. After completing these steps, the watermark will be successfully added to your MS Excel document.