Inserting Comments


Excel allows you to add comments to cells. This is very helpful when working with complicated spreadsheets. To insert a comment, follow the instructions below.
  1. Select the cell in which you want to place a comment.
  2. Click on the word Insert in the Menu bar.
  3. Select the option Comment.
  4. A Comment dialog with your name appears.

  5. Type the comment after your name.
  6. When you finish typing, deselect by clicking outside of the Comment dialog.
  7. The cell in which you added the comment will have a small, red triangle in its upper right-hand corner.

  8. Hold your cursor over the cell to display the comment.

Note: To delete a comment, right-click in the cell that contains it, and choose the option Delete Comment from the submenu that appears.

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