How to Set the Defaults for an Excel Comments Box

Set Excel Comment Defaults in Windows XP
1. Right-click the desktop, avoiding any icons. Select 'Properties' to open the 'Display Properties' dialog box.
2. Go to the 'Appearances' tab. Click the 'Advanced' button to open the 'Advanced Appearance' dialog box.
3. Select 'Tooltip' from the 'Item' list near the bottom of the dialog box.
4. Select the new default color for Excel comments in the 'Color1' box. Choose a default font in the 'Font' box, a font size in the 'Size' box and a font color in the 'Color' box.
5. Click 'OK' to apply the changes. Close any open dialog boxes.
Set Excel Comment Defaults in Windows Vista
6. Right-click the desktop, avoiding any icons. Select 'Personalize' to open the 'Personalize' window.
7. Select 'Windows Color and Appearance.'
8. Click 'Open Classic Appearance Properties for More Color Options' at the bottom of the 'Windows Color and Appearance' window to open the 'Appearance Setting' window.
9. Click the 'Advanced' button to open the 'Advanced Appearance' dialog box. Select 'Tooltip' from the 'Item' list near the bottom of the dialog box.
10. Select the new default color for Excel comments in the 'Color1' box. Choose a default font in the 'Font' box, a font size in the 'Size' box and a font color in the 'Color' box. Click 'OK' to apply the changes. Close any open dialog boxes or windows.
Set Excel Comment Defaults in Windows 7
11. Click the 'Start' button. Type 'Window Colors' into the 'Instant Search' box at the bottom of the Start menu and press 'Enter.' The 'Windows Color and Appearance' window will open.
12. Click 'Advanced Appearance Settings' at the bottom of the window.
13. Select 'Tooltip' from the 'Item' list near the bottom of the dialog box.
14. Select the new default color for Excel comments in the 'Color1' box. Choose a default font in the 'Font' box, a font size in the 'Size' box and a font color in the 'Color' box.
15. Click 'OK' to apply the changes. Close any open dialog boxes or windows.