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Thumbs up Answer: Circumventing the 255 character header/footer limit

Hey Cato,

I understand how frustrating it can be to hit the 255 character limit in Excel's header/footer. Fortunately, there are a few workarounds you can try to get around this limitation.

One option is to use a text box instead of the header/footer. To do this, go to the Insert tab and click on Text Box. Then, draw a text box in the header/footer area and type in your text. You can format the text as you like, and there is no character limit. However, keep in mind that the text box may not print correctly if it overlaps with other content on the page.

Another option is to use a formula to concatenate multiple cells into a single header/footer. For example, if you have text in cells A1, B1, and C1 that you want to include in the header/footer, you can use the formula "&A1&B1&C1" in the header/footer section. This will combine the text from all three cells into a single header/footer, and there is no character limit.

Finally, you can try adjusting the margins of your document to create more space for the header/footer. To do this, go to the Page Layout tab and click on Margins. From there, you can choose a different margin size or create custom margins that give you more space for the header/footer.

I hope these suggestions help you get around the 255 character limit in Excel's header/footer. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything else I can help you with!

Best,
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