# Changing the Header and Footer

You can determine the content that appears in the header or footer of a desktop (typically above and below the body containing the books, pages, and portlets). For example, you can set up a campaign to display a piece of Web content in the desktop header when a user logs in.

Header and footer content is determined by the shell selected for the desktop.

To change the shell used for a desktop

1. Open your portal file in the WebLogic Workshop Platform Edition Portal Designer.
2. In the Document Structure window, select the Desktop icon.
3. In the Property Editor window, use the Shell field to select the shell containing the header and footer you want to use.
4. Save the portal file.

You add content to a header or footer by creating or modifying a shell. See Creating Shells.

## Samples

See Portal Samples for instructions on viewing a sample portal file.

Related Topics

How the Shell Determines Header and Footer Content

How Do I: Personalize a Desktop Header or Footer

Creating a Portal File

Adding Books and Pages to a Portal

Changing a Page Layout

Setting up Navigation

Building Portlets

Changing Look & Feel

The Portal User Interface Framework

Creating Shells