How To Insert A Picture In A Comment Box In Excel

Insert Picture in Excel Comment

Steps to Insert Image in Comment Box

To insert a picture in an Excel comment, first select the cell where you want the image to appear. Right-click on the selected cell and choose Insert Comment. Delete any default text, typically the username, showing in the new comment box.

Move your cursor to the edge of the comment box until you see a four-sided arrow. Right-click and choose Format Comment from the context menu. In the Format Comment dialog box that opens, click on the Color and Lines tab, then navigate to the Picture tab.

Click the Select Picture button, browse your computer to find the desired picture, and select it. Once you've chosen the image, click OK. Your selected picture will immediately be displayed within the comment box when you hover over the cell.

For Excel 365 Users

Excel 365 users may notice discrepancies between their user interface and tutorial videos. Please note that adding a picture to an Excel comment or note is not a default feature in Excel 365. However, users can copy and paste the image into Excel or use a screen capture program to insert the picture. The inserted image will reside on the sheet rather than in a comment box.

Additional Information

This method for inserting pictures into Excel comments enhances the functionality of your spreadsheet. It is particularly useful for visual references and can make your Excel sheet more user-friendly and engaging.

Some hands-on effort is involved, and the process must be repeated for each individual cell comment. Note that depending on the orientation of your picture, you may need to rotate it to fit the comment box properly.

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