a) Cell Review
b) Comment Box
c) Cell Note
d) Cell Comment
[toggle title=”Show Answer” state=”close”]d) Cell Comment[/toggle]
In Excel, you can add comments or notes to specific cells using the “Comment” feature. Comments allow you to provide additional information or explanations about the content of a cell without affecting the actual data in the cell. These comments are often referred to as cell comments or cell notes.
To add a comment to a cell in Excel, follow these steps:
- Select the cell to which you want to add a comment.
- Right-click on the selected cell, and from the context menu, choose “Insert Comment.”
- Alternatively, you can use the following keyboard shortcut: Shift + F2.
- A small comment box will appear next to the cell, and you can type your comment or note within it.
- After entering your comment, you can resize or move the comment box as needed by clicking and dragging the edges or corners of the box.
- You can also format the comment, change the author’s name, or adjust the visibility and other settings by right-clicking on the comment box and selecting “Edit Comment” or “Show/Hide Comments.”
These comments are useful for providing additional context, explanations, or reminders within your Excel worksheet, especially in collaborative workbooks where multiple users may need to understand the content of a particular cell. Others can view and reply to comments as well, making it a valuable communication tool within the spreadsheet.