Insert Comment
Windows
Ctrl+Shift+F2
Adds a comment to the cell.
Excel Insert Comment Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Adds a comment to the cell. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Shift+F2
- Mac
- Cmd+Shift+F2
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to insert comment in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to insert comment.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + F2 on Windows or Cmd + Shift + F2 on Mac.
Excel Insert Comment Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Shift + F2.
Excel Insert Comment Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Shift + F2.
Excel Insert Comment Shortcut for Excel Web
We haven't confirmed a Excel Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel insert comment shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + F2. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + F2.
Is there a Mac shortcut to insert comment in Excel?
Yes: Cmd + Shift + F2.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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