Create a Comment Box

Example: We want to add a note to our worksheet reminding a colleague that a missing figure is due by Friday.  So we'll create a comment box to make sure she's aware of the problem.

1. Move to the cell where the comment box should point.  

2. Choose Insert - Comment.

3. A comment box appears with the user name already entered.  (You can edit or delete this.)  A vertical edit cursor shows where your message will be displayed.

4. Type your message, and then click away from the box.  The box will contain your message, the cell will have a red triangle in the corner to indicate a comment, and a short arrow will point from the box to the cell.

5. If the message is covering important data, you might want to move the comment box.  Place the mouse pointer on the box border so that you see a 4-headed arrow.  Then hold down the mouse button and drag the box.  The arrow will still point to the original cell.