I assume by 'cursor' you mean mouse pointer. When I place my mouse pointer
over a cell with a comment, the comment appears whether the workbook is
protected (Tools, Protection, Protect Sheet) or not. I don't know why you
wouldn't see this.

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Jim
"Sarah" wrote in message
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| When my worksheet is unprotected I can place my cursor on the cell that
has a
| comment attached to it and the comment will display, but when I protect
the
| worksheet this doesn't apply. I must click on unhide comment to see the
| comment instead of just placing my cursor on the cell with the comment.
How
| can I fix this so that I can get the same affect as if it was unprotected?
|
| Thank you,
| Sarah