You can add comments on the documents, via the Comments tab. Comments enable users to discuss about the document and its evolution.
The last comments added on the document are displayed on the Summary tab of the document.
Comments are attached to the document in the workspace. When the document is published, comments are not published with it.
All users can see the comments added on a document.
Adding a Comment on a Document
You need reading rights to add comments on documents.
To add a comment on a document:
- Click on the Comments tab of the document.
- Click on the Add a comment link.
A form to add a comment is displayed.
- In the text area, type your comment.
- Click on the Add button.
The comment is displayed in the Comments tab. Users can now reply to your comment.
Replying to a Comment
You need to have reading rights to reply to comments on documents.
When you want to react to a comment, you can reply to it. Answers are inserted right after the comment they reply to, making it easy to read the thread of discussion.
To reply to a comment:
- Click on the Reply link on the comment.
A form is displayed under the comment.
- Type your comment in the text area.
- Click on the Add button.
The answer is inserted after the comment it replies to.
Deleting Comments
Only the author of the comment and users with management rights can delete the comments of a document.
Deleting a comment is a permanent action. You cannot restore deleted comments.
To delete a comment:
- Click on the Comments tab of the document.
- Click on the Delete link displayed in the top right corner of the comment.
The comment is immediately erased.