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I'm currently running Office 365 Pro Plus. How do I add a Note (not a comment) in Excel 365. I've followed instructions (select a cell, then select 'Insert a Comment' . According to instructions, I should see and be able to select a 'Note' option, but my Excel immediately inserts a comment. How can I get the 'Note' option - I need to be able to insert a note, not a comment.
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Hi Bob,
Can you let us know what OS are you using? For Office 365 on Windows, you should be able to right-click the cell and choose New Note.
Alternatively, you can press Shift + F2 to insert a comment. Please try one of the suggestions we provided and let us know if it works.
Regards,
Sheen
Hi Bob,
Please let us know if you can see the button according to our screenshot. You're welcome to post back if you still need assistance.
Regards,
Sheen