How to Remove the Informational Footer from Microsoft Sway
Question details
The user wants to hide or disable the default informational footer that appears at the bottom of Microsoft Sway presentations.
- Product
- Microsoft Sway
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating or sharing a presentation where the creator desires a clean, uninterrupted layout without the application's default branding footers.
- Observed behavior
- An informational footer is automatically displayed at the bottom of the presentation during playback or when shared with viewers.
Ensure you are logged into your Microsoft account and have edit permissions for the Sway presentation, as view settings can only be modified by the presentation owner or authorized editors.
Disable the Footer via View Settings
You can quickly remove the informational footer by unchecking the display option within the specific Sway's settings menu.
Microsoft Sway allows authors to customize the viewing experience for their audience. By default, an informational footer is appended to the bottom of your Sway. Disabling this setting removes the footer for anyone who views your presentation link.
Open the Sway presentation you want to edit. In the top-right corner of the screen, click on the 'More options' icon represented by three dots (...).
From the dropdown menu that appears, click on 'Settings for this Sway' to open the configuration panel.
Scroll down to locate the 'View Settings' section. Find the checkbox labeled 'Show Sway informational footer' and click it to clear the selection.
Click the 'Play' button in the top menu to preview your presentation. Scroll to the bottom to verify that the informational footer is no longer displayed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove the Sway footer on a free Microsoft account?
Yes, the option to remove the Sway informational footer is available in the Sway settings for all users, regardless of whether you are using a free or premium Microsoft 365 account.
Why don't I see the 'Settings for this Sway' option?
You must be the owner of the Sway or have been granted explicit editing permissions to see this option. If you are viewing a Sway created by someone else in a view-only mode, the settings menu will not be accessible to you.
Will people currently viewing my Sway see the footer disappear?
Once you clear the setting, the change is applied to the live link automatically. However, viewers who already have the presentation open may need to refresh their web browser to see the updated version without the footer.
