Workspace supports comments at two levels: page-level comments for general discussion and block comments for feedback on a specific block.
Page comments vs block comments
| Use this | When |
|---|---|
| Page comments | The feedback is about the whole page, a general decision, or a high-level question. |
| Block comments | The feedback is about one paragraph, task, image, table, board, or other block. |
Add a page comment
- Open the Workspace page.
- Find the page comment area in the page header.
- Use the
Write a comment...field. - Type your comment.
- Select
Send comment, or use the hintPress Ctrl/⌘ + Enter to sendwhere it is shown.
Add a block comment
- Select or hover the block you want to discuss.
- Open the block actions menu.
- Choose
Comment. - Use
Start a new conversationif no thread exists yet. - Type into
Type your comment...and send the comment.
Reply, edit, copy, or delete
In a comment thread, use Reply and the Write a reply... field to continue the conversation. Comment actions can include Edit, Copy link, and Delete depending on your access and ownership of the comment. After copying, Workspace can show Link copied to clipboard!.
Commenting in view-only access
Viewer access is described as Can view and comment only. Viewers cannot edit page content, but they can comment where commenting is allowed. If commenting is blocked, Workspace can show You have view-only access to this document.
Comment length
Workspace comment inputs limit comments to 1,200 characters. For longer feedback, write the summary in a comment and link to a separate page.
Troubleshooting
- If you cannot see comment controls, confirm that you are signed in and have comment access.
- If reactions do not work, read the toast or message. In read-only mode, Workspace can show
Reactions are disabled in read-only mode. - If a copied comment link does not open for someone else, confirm they still have access to the page.
- If a comment does not appear immediately, wait for sync or use
Force Syncfrom the page options menu.
Related guides
- Share a page with reviewers:
/guides/workspace/sharing-and-permissions/share-a-workspace-page. - Change access:
/guides/workspace/sharing-and-permissions/manage-access-and-members.
FAQ
Can Viewers comment? Yes, the Viewer role is described as view and comment only.
What is the comment length limit? Comments are limited to 1,200 characters.
Why are reactions disabled? Reactions can be disabled in read-only mode.