Alt + R + T + N in Google Sheets (New Note)
Adds a note to the selected cell.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In Excel: Review tab, Review. In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: "Insert Note".
What Alt + R + T + N Does in Excel
Adds a note to the selected cell.
How to Use Alt + R + T + N 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, T, then N. ShortieCuts runs New Note, just like Excel.
Built-in Google Sheets alternative: Shift + F2 also inserts a note.
Related Shortcuts
| Keys | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Alt RS | SpellingRuns a spell check on the sheet. |
| Alt RC | New CommentAdds a comment to the selected cell. |
| Alt RPS | Protect SheetOpens sheet protection from Excel's Review tab. |
FAQ
Does Alt + R + T + N work in Google Sheets?
Not on its own. Google Sheets doesn't have Excel's ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + R + T + N won't run New Note. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, Alt + R + T + N works in Google Sheets the same way it does in Excel.
What does Alt + R + T + N do in Excel?
New Note. Adds a note to the selected cell.
How do I use Alt + R + T + N on a Mac?
With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then R, then T, then N: Option + R + T + N. The same key-tips appear as on Windows.
Is there a built-in Google Sheets shortcut for New Note?
Shift + F2 also inserts a note.
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.