‘页脚’ (yè jiǎo) literally means 'page foot' and refers to the bottom section of a printed or digital page — typically containing information like page numbers, dates, copyright notices, or document titles. It is a standard term in publishing, word processing, web design, and academic formatting. The character 页 (yè) means 'page', while 脚 (jiǎo) means 'foot' or 'base', together forming a compound noun that mirrors the English 'footer'.

This term is used almost exclusively in technical, professional, or academic contexts — for example, when setting up margins in Word, designing website layouts, or following thesis formatting guidelines. Unlike colloquial terms, 页脚 is neutral in register and carries no emotional or figurative connotations; it’s strictly functional and spatial. You’ll rarely hear it in spoken conversation unless discussing document layout or printing details.