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Insert or Edit a Cell Note

Insert a new note or open and edit an existing cell note in Excel.

Shift + F2

When to use it

When you need to add a comment or annotation to a cell, or modify an existing note.

Pro tip

Use this shortcut to quickly add context to data without cluttering the spreadsheet with extra columns.

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