How to Use Comments & Notes in Microsoft Excel - Why Excel Has Two Comment Systems

In this episode, we discuss the differences between comments and notes in Excel, including their history, how to identify them, and when to use each feature. I show you how to add and manage both, highlight their visual indicators, and explain collaboration tools like threaded replies, resolution features, and where to find these options in the Review tab. We'll also discuss limitations such as not being able to use both in the same cell, print behavior, and converting notes to comments. Finally, I provide a summary of best practices for choosing between comments and notes in your spreadsheets.