SFM: How to Insert Document Footers
SFM allows you to include footers in your documents, which is particularly helpful for adding bank details or other important information.
To set up a footer, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Current Year > Utilities > Company Maintenance.
- Select the Print Options tab.
- Click the Edit 🔺 button.
- From the list, Highlight the Document where you want to add a footer.
- Enter your desired text in either Document Footer Text 1 or Document Footer Text 2 (smaller font).
- To insert a line break, use the Ctrl + Enter shortcut.
- Click Save ✅ to apply your changes.
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