Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Excel versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Excel 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Excel, click here: Changing Your Name.
When you first install Excel, it asks you for your name so it can personalize the registration for your program. It also writes your name into the user area. This information is used in various places by Excel, such as in the workbook properties area. If you need to change your name, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The General tab of the Options dialog box.
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2015-12-22 21:17:38
Sue Connelly
Hi Allen,
I see where I can edit my comments to change the name and I know how to go into each box and personally delete the name.
How can I have no name show up on my comments and how can I remove the name in multiple comments at once?
Thanks!
2015-02-26 09:51:58
djq
TOOLS/OPTIONS in Excel 2003
2015-02-25 08:43:35
awyatt
Jasmine: What version of Excel are you using? This tip is for those using Excel 97 through Excel 2003. If you are using a later version of Excel, click the provided link to the tip for your version.
-Allen
2015-02-25 04:30:36
jasmine cooper
this is helpful but how do you get the options tab up, i can't find it.
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This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Excel versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Excel 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Excel, click here: 
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