pop-up cell text box

[Tony]

It has been more than two years since I used this
capability; note that this is NOT a label or comment
attached to cell, this is when you move cursor over cell a
pop up text box appears - I previously wrote instructions
in the box for description defining the proper entry into
that cell. This same text will appear in that annoying
office helper character when it is active.

I cannot find anything in Excel Help to even remotely
remind me of how to do this. I do not believe it is
a "hyperlink" or even a "field", although I'm not too sure
about the "field" guess... I cannot remember how to enter
or edit these comments!!! Please help!

 

[Boxman]

Although you discounted it in your message what you are describing is a
comment. Right click on a cell and select insert comment. Add your
instructions and you have exactly the functionality you are looking
for.

Best regards

 

[Connie]

You didn't ask this question, but since you find
the "office helper character" an annoyance, get rid of
him! I don't like him either. Right-click on him the
next time he comes up, choose options, and remove the
check mark from "Use the Office Assistant" (the very first
check mark).