How do I add typing instructions to an Excel cell?

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

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