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Add Cell's Value or Formula to Comment...

This tool adds each cell's value or formula as a legacy comment (note) in the selected cells.

You can:

Choose to use the cell's value or formula

Use the content of the current cell or from a cell to the left or right

Replace existing comments or insert the content at the beginning or end

Choose whether to include a username, auto-fit the comment size, or reset the comment's position

Control how Excel displays comments and indicators (this is a global Excel setting, see note below)

This tool works with legacy comments (called notes in modern Excel), not threaded comments.

It's useful for:

Documenting formulas directly within the worksheet

Adding explanations or reminders next to cell values

Creating annotated reports or templates for others to review

Note:
The display setting refers to the global Excel setting that controls how comments and indicators are shown.
You can find it under:
File > Options > Advanced > Display > For cells with comments, show...
Changing it in the form will immediately update this Excel setting.

Screenshots

Objects & Comments › Add Cell's Value or Formula to Comment...

Starting this tool

Click ASAP Utilities › Objects & Comments › 2. Add Cell's Value or Formula to Comment...
Specify a Keyboard Shortcut: ASAP Utilities › My Tools & Shortcuts › Manage My Tools & Shortcuts...

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