How do I add typing instructions to an Excel cell?

[wjs2ps]

Is there a way to add instructions to a cell and have it appear "in the
background" when the cell is selected, then disappear when text is typed?
For example, "Type last name, press TAB".

 

[Jacob Skaria]

Why dont use the comments.

Right click on a cell. Add comments..

 

[Jacob Skaria]

Why dont use the comments.

Right click on a cell. Add comments..

 

[Jim Thomlinson]

Data validation will do the trick.
Data -> Validation -> Input Message -> Add your Text and you are done...

 

[Jim Thomlinson]

Data validation will do the trick.
Data -> Validation -> Input Message -> Add your Text and you are done...