Mention someone in a comment in Google Sheets
This is a notification-free mention register. Record Morgan as the person mentioned for the B4 entry by entering exactly "Morgan" in D2. Do not type an @ address, create an actual Google comment, or send a notification. Keep every other cell unchanged.
Verified by PhilisAbout 60 secondsThis is a notification-free mention register. Record Morgan as the person mentioned for the B4 entry by entering exactly "Morgan" in D2. Do not type an @ address, create an actual Google comment, or send a notification. Keep every other cell unchanged.
Step-by-step
Select the targetThis is a notification-free mention register.
Apply the changeRecord Morgan as the person mentioned for the B4 entry by entering exactly "Morgan" in D2.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.
Expected result
The B4 register entry records Morgan as the mention and preserves the existing D7 entry.
Common mistake
Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.
Troubleshooting
Re-select B4 and repeat the final action. The B4 register entry records Morgan as the mention and preserves the existing D7 entry.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Cell | Comment | Status | Mention |
| B4 | Confirm the launch date | Open | |
| D7 | Check the campaign total | Open | Alex |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Mention register spreadsheet.
- Select the target. This is a notification-free mention register.
- Apply the change. Record Morgan as the person mentioned for the B4 entry by entering exactly "Morgan" in D2.
- The B4 register entry records Morgan as the mention and preserves the existing D7 entry.