That’s where comments and reactions can come in handy. Comments and reactions let you communicate with your team without leaving Google Sheets. You can add notes, suggestions, action items, write comments, or leave notes on any cell or range of cells. We’ll show you how to comment and react in Google Sheets to collaborate better below.
Why Should You Use Comments and Reactions in Google Sheets?
Comments and reactions in Google Sheets are useful for several reasons. For instance:
Comments and reactions help you clarify information or ask for clarification from others.They allow you to give feedback or praise to your collaborators, as well as provide a clear idea of your emotions or opinions.You can assign tasks or follow up on them by using comments and reactions.If you want to record the communication history that you can review later, comments can help you do it.
This is all possible using the collaborative features that Google has integrated into Google Sheets. We’ll explain how to use them next.
How to Add Comments in Google Sheets
Adding comments to a Google Sheet is a great way to communicate with your other Sheets collaborators. It allows you to provide feedback, ask questions, and make suggestions. You can also tag other people in your comments and assign them tasks. Adding comments in a Google Sheets spreadsheet is easy (as long as you have editor or commentator viewing privileges). To add comments in Google Sheets: You can also use keyboard shortcuts to add comments faster:
On Windows: Ctrl + Alt + MOn Mac: Command + Option + M
How to Add Notes in Google Sheets
Notes are small text boxes you can attach to any cell in your spreadsheet. They are useful for adding extra information, reminders, or explanations without cluttering your sheet. Notes are different from comments, which allow you to have conversations with other collaborators on your sheet. Notes are only visible when you hover over the cell with your mouse pointer or tap it on a mobile device. To add a note to a cell in Google Sheets: You can also use keyboard shortcuts to add notes quickly. On Windows or Mac, press Shift + F2 to insert or edit a note.
Collaborating in Google Sheets
Thanks to the steps above, you can quickly collaborate in Google Sheets by adding comments and reactions to your spreadsheet. This way, you and your colleagues will remain on the same page as you’re creating and analyzing your spreadsheet data. You can use Google Sheets to help you save time with basic calculations, such as using your spreadsheet to sum the data in a column. Struggling to find the data you’re looking for? You can use Google Sheet’s advanced search tools to help you find the information you want. Comment Name * Email *
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