Add and Manage Cell Comments

Threaded Commentary lets you attach comments directly to cells and collaborate with your team in real time. Discuss data changes, ask questions, and resolve discussions without leaving the visual.

Add a Comment

1. Right-click the cell where you want to add a comment.
2. Select Add Comment from the context menu.
3. Type your comment in the panel that opens.
4. The system automatically captures your name and the exact timestamp.
5. Submit your comment.

A blue indicator appears on the cell to show a new comment exists.

Reply to a Comment

1. Open the cell's comment panel by right-clicking and selecting Show Changes or View Comments.
2. In the thread, click Reply under the comment you want to respond to.
3. Type your reply.
4. Submit it.

Your reply appears at the same level as other messages in the thread, each with its own author and timestamp.

Resolve a Discussion

When a conversation is complete, mark it as resolved:

1. Open the cell's comment panel.
2. Click the Resolve button at the top of the thread.
3. The thread closes and a green indicator replaces the blue one on the cell.

Resolved discussions remain visible and can be reopened anytime.

Reopen a Resolved Discussion

1. Open the cell's comment panel.
2. Click Reopen on a resolved thread, or add a new reply to the thread.
3. The thread reopens and the indicator returns to blue.

Any team member can reopen a discussion, you don't need to be the original creator.

Edit or Delete Your Comments

1. Open the cell's comment panel.
2. Find your comment in the thread.
3. Click Edit to modify your comment, or Delete to remove it.

Only you can edit or delete your own comments. The initial comment of a thread cannot be deleted independently.

Mention Users in Threads

You can mention other team members in commentary threads to get their attention:

1. Open the cell's comment panel.
2. In your comment or reply, type @ followed by the user's name to mention them.
3. Select the user from the dropdown that appears.
4. Submit your comment.

When you are mentioned, you receive a toast notification. The cell displays a yellow triangle indicator so you can quickly spot threads where you were mentioned. The mention is marked as read when you open the thread.

Understand Cell Indicators

Comments are marked with colored indicators on cells:

• Blue = New or active discussion
• Green = Resolved discussion
• Yellow = You were mentioned in this thread

View All Comments

Right-click any cell and select from the menu:

• Add Comment: Start a new discussion on this cell.
• Show Changes: View existing comments and change history together.

Comments update in real time across your team. When someone adds a reply, you see it immediately without refreshing the page.