How to Add a Comment to a Cell in Google Sheets
In this article, you will learn how to insert a comment in Google Sheets.
A comment includes functions such as tagging someone or giving someone a task in addition to a text message. Check this article to learn those additional functions.
How to attach a comment to a cell in Google Sheets
With shortcut
- Select a cell in which you want to insert a note.
- Press “Ctrl”+”Alt”+M” (for Windows) or “⌘” + “Option” + “M” (for Mac), which brings up a text box.
- Type texts in the text box.
Without shortcut -1
- Select a cell in which you want to insert a note.
- Right-click → “Comment”.
- Type texts in the text box.
Without shortcut - 2
- Select a cell in which you want to insert a note.
- Click “Insert comment” icon in the menu bar or navigate to the “Insert” tab → “Comment”.
- Type texts in the text box.
You see a small yellow triangle at the top right corner of the cell if the note is inserted successfully.
How to edit or remove an existing comment in Google Sheets
- Hover your cursor above the cell incorporating the comment you want to change or delete.
- Click the three dots icon at the top right corner of the comment box.
- Choose “Edit” or “Delete”.
What's the difference between a comment and a note in Google Sheets?
A comment and a note are common in that both of them can leave some texts in a text box. However, a comment is functionally superior to a note. The difference between a comment and a note is as follows: with a comment, you can
- tag someone;
- assign a comment as a task to someone;
- tell who left the comment
- reply to a comment another collaborator left; and
- check previous interaction
In conclusion, you can use the two functions well depending on your purpose.
How do you add a note to a cell?
Check this article to learn how to add a note to a cell in Google Sheets.
