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In this article, you will learn how to insert a comment in Google Sheets.

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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.

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How to attach a comment to a cell in Google Sheets

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With shortcut

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• Select a cell in which you want to insert a note.

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• Press “Ctrl”+”Alt”+M” (for Windows) or “⌘” + “Option” + “M” (for Mac), which brings up a text box.

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• Type texts in the text box.

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Without shortcut -1 

• Select a cell in which you want to insert a note.

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• Right-click → “Comment”.

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• Type texts in the text box.

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Without shortcut - 2

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• Select a cell in which you want to insert a note.

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• Click “Insert comment” icon in the menu bar or navigate to the “Insert” tab → “Comment”.

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• Type texts in the text box.

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You see a small yellow triangle at the top right corner of the cell if the note is inserted successfully.

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How to edit or remove an existing comment in Google Sheets

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• Hover your cursor above the cell incorporating the comment you want to change or delete.

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• Click the three dots icon at the top right corner of the comment box.

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• Choose “Edit” or “Delete”.

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What's the difference between a comment and a note in Google Sheets?

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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 

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• tag someone;

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• assign a comment as a task to someone;

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• tell who left the comment

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• reply to a comment another collaborator left; and

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• check previous interaction

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In conclusion, you can use the two functions well depending on your purpose.

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How do you add a note to a cell?

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Check this article to learn how to add a note to a cell in Google Sheets.

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