How do I stop Excel from showing comments?

You can use Excel Options to hide comments and indicators:

  1. Click the File tab in the Ribbon and then click Options.
  2. Click the Advanced category in the left panel.
  3. In the right panel, scroll down to the Display section.
  4. In the area For cells with comments, show, check the No comments or indicators.
  5. Click OK.

How do I delete all embedded comments in Excel?

Delete All Comments (In the Entire Sheet or Selection)

  1. Select all the cells in the worksheet (by clicking on the gray triangle at the top-left of the Excel window)
  2. Click the Home tab.
  3. In the Editing group, click on Clear.
  4. Click on ‘Clear Comments and Notes’

How do I hide all comments?

To show or hide all comments using the Ribbon:

  1. Click the Review tab in the Ribbon.
  2. Click Show All Comments or Show Comments in the Comments group to show or hide comments (this is a toggle).

How do I get rid of the yellow pop up box in Excel?

To remove, it just right-click the cell & select Delete Comment from the contextual menu. Alternatively, select the cell, go Insert> Edit Comment, then press the delete key.

What is the yellow box in Excel?

Comments are “activated” by mouse over. The text that appears from clicking is probably Data Validation messages. Was this reply helpful?

What are the yellow pop ups in Excel?

They’re not Tool Tips; they are opaque message pop-ups on your Excel worksheet that will block your view of the data in adjacent cells (and also tabs, etc.) and distract your attention.

How do I get rid of the yellow comment box in Excel?

How do I change the yellow box in Excel?

It’s easy and you can do it in less than a minute! Choose the cells that you want to attach a note to and choose Data Validation from the Data ribbon (shortcut: Alt > D > L). Select the tab “Input Message” and type whatever you want. Click OK, and your message will appear when you select the cell.