Alt + R + C in Google Sheets (New Comment)
Adds a comment to the selected cell.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In Excel: Review tab, Review. In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: "Insert Comment".
What Alt + R + C Does in Excel
Adds a comment to the selected cell.
How to Use Alt + R + C in Google Sheets
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Sheet.
- Select the cells you want to work on (if the command needs a selection).
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). Excel-style key-tips appear over the sheet.
- Press R, then C. ShortieCuts runs New Comment, just like Excel.
Built-in Google Sheets alternative: Ctrl + Alt + M (Cmd + Option + M on Mac) also inserts a comment.
Related Shortcuts
| Keys | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Alt RS | SpellingRuns a spell check on the sheet. |
| Alt RTN | New NoteAdds a note to the selected cell. |
| Alt RPS | Protect SheetOpens sheet protection from Excel's Review tab. |
FAQ
Does Alt + R + C work in Google Sheets?
Not on its own. Google Sheets doesn't have Excel's ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + R + C won't run New Comment. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, Alt + R + C works in Google Sheets the same way it does in Excel.
What does Alt + R + C do in Excel?
New Comment. Adds a comment to the selected cell.
How do I use Alt + R + C on a Mac?
With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then R, then C: Option + R + C. The same key-tips appear as on Windows.
Is there a built-in Google Sheets shortcut for New Comment?
Ctrl + Alt + M (Cmd + Option + M on Mac) also inserts a comment.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.