How to Add a Comment on a Graph in Excel (3 Easy Methods)

We will consider a dataset of Sales of ABC Traders from B4 to C10. We will add a chart and add a comment on it.

Method 1 – Adding a Comment on a Graph in Excel by Using a Text Box

We will use a text box to add a comment on an Excel graph.

Steps:

• Add a chart.

• Select the chart.
• Go to the Format tab.
• Select the Text Box option in Insert Shapes.

• Add the text box inside the chart below the line.

• Add a note or comment in the text box.

Method 2 – Inserting a Comment on a Graph in Excel from a Data Label

Steps:

• To label one particular data point, click the data series and click that target data point after clicking the series.
• Right-click on the highlighted data point.
• Select the Add Data Label option from the context menu.

• You will find a data label beside the data point.
• Right-click on the data label.
• Click on Change Data Label Shapes.
• Select a data label shape option.

• You will get a comment box like the picture given below.

Method 3 – Add a Comment on a Graph in Excel Using the Insert Tab

Steps:

• Go to the Insert tab in your Excel 365.
• Select the Add Text button.

• Add the text box to the graph.

• Write down the comment in the textbox.

How to Add Comments to an Excel Worksheet

Steps:

• Select the C5 cell.

• Go to the Review tab.
• Select Edit Comment or Add Comment
• A comment box is opened.

• You can write any comments in the dialog box.

• You will find the added comments in a cell just like the picture given below.
• You can read or edit the comment by clicking on the small arrow on the top-right of the cell.

How to Add Comments in Excel Worksheet with a Keyboard Shortcut

Steps:

• Select the C5 cell.

• Press Shift + F2.
• A comment box will open in the cell like in the picture below. You can write any comments in that dialog box.

• The selected area will help you to edit the comments by clicking on it.

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