footer
n. countablen. a small section at the very bottom of a page or screen. It usually contains information like page numbers, links, or copyright details.
n. a section of a document or webpage positioned at the bottom of the page, distinct from the main body text. Often contains metadata, navigational links, or legal disclaimers.
The page number is in the footer.
Most professional websites include their contact information and social media links in the footer for easy access.
When designing the document template, ensure the footer remains consistent across all sections to maintain a professional appearance and provide clear navigation for the reader.
From Middle English footer, equivalent to foot + -er.
From football + -er (“Oxford -er”).
18th century. From fouter, foutre (“valueless thing”), possibly from French foutre (“to lecher”), from Latin futuere (“to fuck”). Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰew- (“to hit”).
Commonly contrasted with 'header', which appears at the top of the page.