> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryordinal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Comments

> Leave inline comments on specific text or post-level comments. Reply, react, @mention teammates, and resolve when done.

Comments let your team collaborate directly on posts - leave feedback, ask questions, and refine content before it goes live. Ordinal supports two types of comments: inline comments for specific text suggestions, and post comments for overall feedback.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ordinal/9SNngH9d5toHVBfb/images/inlinecomments.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=9SNngH9d5toHVBfb&q=85&s=6979b529f2e63ba73af3bb15b5afdc0e" alt="Inline Comments" width="1500" height="900" data-path="images/inlinecomments.jpg" />

## Inline comments

Inline comments attach directly to specific text in your post - perfect for suggesting word changes, asking about a particular phrase, or pointing out issues.

**To add an inline comment:**

1. Select the text you want to comment on
2. Click the **Comment** button that appears
3. Write your feedback and submit

The selected text is highlighted, and your comment links directly to it.

### Replies and reactions

Inline comments support threaded conversations:

* **Reply** to continue the discussion
* **React with emoji** to acknowledge without adding to the thread
* **@Mention** teammates to loop them in

### Resolving comments

When feedback has been addressed, click **Resolve** on the comment. Resolved comments collapse to reduce visual clutter but remain accessible for reference.

<Tip>
  Resolve comments as you address them. This creates a clear trail of what's been handled and what's still pending.
</Tip>

### Comments sidebar

Click the **Comments** button in the post header to open the comments sidebar. This gives you a centralized view of all inline comments across the post.

| View         | What it shows                                             |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Active**   | Comments that still need attention                        |
| **Resolved** | Toggle "Show resolved comments" to see addressed feedback |

Each comment shows the original highlighted text, making it easy to understand context even if the content has changed.

## Post comments

Post comments appear at the bottom of the post page and are visible to everyone with access. Use them for general feedback, questions, or discussions about the post as a whole.

**To leave a comment:**

1. Open a post and find the **Comments** section at the bottom of the page
2. Type your message and click the **Comment** button

Your comment appears immediately and the post author is notified.

<Note>
  Commenting on a post automatically subscribes you to it. You'll receive notifications when others comment or the post status changes.
</Note>

### @Mentions

Tag teammates by typing `@` followed by their name. When you @mention someone:

* They receive a notification (in-app, email, or Slack based on their preferences)
* They're added as a subscriber to the post
* The mention appears highlighted in your comment

<Tip>
  Use @mentions to ensure the right people see your feedback - don't assume they'll check on their own.
</Tip>

### Deleting comments

To delete a post comment, hover over the comment, then click the three dots > Delete Comment. Only comment authors and admins can delete comments. Deleted comments cannot be recovered.

## Notifications

Stay updated on comment activity as a [subscriber to a post](/posts/overview#subscribers).

| Event       | When you're notified                            |
| ----------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| New comment | Someone comments on a post you're subscribed to |
| Reply       | Someone replies to your comment                 |
| @Mention    | You're tagged in a comment                      |

Configure delivery preferences in [**Settings → Notifications**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/notifications).

## Learn more

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Approvals" icon="circle-check" href="/collaboration/approvals">
    Formalize the review process.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notifications" icon="bell" href="/collaboration/notifications">
    Configure comment alerts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>