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• Add comments to files

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with at least can view access to a file can add and view comments

  Comments take collaboration to the next level. You can use comments to respond to feedback, tweak your designs, and iterate faster—all from the original design file or prototype.

  Add comments to files or prototypes in comment mode. You can @mention your collaborators, as well as add emoji to your messages.

  Learn how to add comments to prototypes →

  Add a comment

  Add a comment to a pinned location or region on the canvas. Figma will attach your comment to frames when you pin a comment or select a region inside a top-level frame, component, or group. If those frames are moved around the canvas, their comments move with them. Comments won't attach to any nested frames, components, groups, or other layers.

  

  1. Click in the toolbar, or press C to enter comment mode. Your cursor will turn into a .
  2. Select a location to comment on:
     • Click the location on the canvas where you'd like the comment to be pinned.
     • Or, click and drag your cursor to select a region to comment on.
  3. Type your message in the field. Click the emoji icon to add emoji or press @ to mention a colleague or collaborator.
  4. Click to send your message.

  You can also add comments to files using the Figma mobile app. Long-press the location on the canvas where you want your comment and start typing.

  Learn how to view and manage comments →

  Mention a collaborator

  @mention collaborators in comments by pressing @ symbol and typing their name. This allows you to include a collaborator in the comment thread or draw their attention to a specific part of the design file.

  There are some restrictions around @mention behavior depending on your plan and role:

  Personal user account

  Can mention:

  • Users in a file who have a role on the file or who have previously commented on the file
  • Users who have a role on a non-organization folder or team you have a role on
  • Users who share your role and who are in the last 100 users you’ve interacted with in Figma

  Starter, education or professional team

  • Members can mention:
    • All team members
    • Users in a file who have a role on the file or who have previously commented on the file
    • Non-members who have a role on any team resources
  • Non-members can mention users who are in the last 250 users you’ve interacted with in Figma that are either a member of the team or who have a role on a team resource

  Organization or enterprise 

  • Members can mention all members and guests
  • Guests can mention:
    • Users who share your role on folders or teams in the organization
    • The last 100 organization members you’ve interacted with in Figma
    • Users in a file who have a role on the file or who have previously commented on the file

  Add a mention to a comment

  Mention a collaborator when you add a new comment, or reply to an existing one.

  1. In the comment field, click @ or press the @ key to trigger a mention.
  2. Start typing in the person's name or email. Figma will suggest collaborators based on your history.
  3. Click on the person's name in the list.
  4. Figma will show mentions in blue text. Complete the rest of your message and click Post.
  5. Figma will send an email to the collaborator with the details of your comment and a preview of the design. If they have in-app notifications enabled, they will receive a notification in Figma too.

  Note: If you'd like to mention someone who is missing from your list, then you will need to invite them to the file first. 

  Add emoji to comments

  Add emoji when adding or replying to comments. Figma uses the Apple emoji collection.

  1. In the comment field, begin to type your message then click the 🙂  smiley face icon.
  2. Choose from your Frequently used emoji or browse through the catalogue of emoji.
  3. Or, use the Search bar to find the exact emoji you're after.
  4. Click on the emoji to add it to your message. This will appear in short-hand :thinking_face:, not as the emoji. Don't worry, your emoji will appear when you click send!
  5. Click to add your comment to the file or prototype.

  Note: You can add up to 100 comments per hour. This includes new comments and replies and applies across all your files and prototypes.

  Add text styling to comments

  Styling	Keyboard shortcut	Markdown syntax
  Bold	Mac: Command B Windows: Control B	**bold**
  Italics	Mac: Command I Windows: Control I	*italicized*
  Strikethrough	Mac:Command Shift X Windows: Control Shift X	~strikethrough~
  Add URL	Mac: Command K Windows: Control K
  Numbered list	Mac: Command Shift 7 Windows: Control Shift 7	1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item Hit Shift + Enter to add multiple items to a numbered list.
  Bulleted list	Mac: Command Shift 8 Windows: Control Shift 8	- First item - Second item - Third item Hit Shift + Enter to add multiple items to a numbered list.

• View and manage comments

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with at least can view access to a file can add and view comments

  Comments takes collaboration to the next level. You can use comments to respond to feedback, tweak your designs and iterate faster—all from the original design file.

  When you and your team add comments to a file, they're displayed on the canvas in the regions or locations they were added to. You can view and reply to comments right from the canvas using the browser, desktop, and mobile app. You can also view and manage comments from the right sidebar when you enter comment mode.

  Comments can be hidden from your canvas at any time ↓

  View comments

  From the canvas

  Comments in a file are pinned to the point or region of the canvas selected by the commenter. How comments display depends on your zoom level of the canvas and the amount of comments.

  • Pins: Individual comments are represented by a . Hover over a pin to preview the comment. Click the pin to open the comment modal, where you can reply
  • Clusters: As you zoom on the canvas, multiple comments that are pinned closely to each other are consolidated into clusters. Hover over a cluster to preview the amount of comments and avatars for their authors. Click on a cluster to focus on the comments within it, then hover or click on individual comments to view them.

  

  Click on the comment to open the comment modal. From here, you can:

  1. Hover over the comment body to activate the to use a reaction.
  2. Use < and > to navigate between comments in the file.
  3. Click to Mark as unread, Copy link to the comment, or Delete the thread if you added the comment. Click to Resolve the comment, to dock the comment to the top of your canvas to keep it open while editing your file, and to close the comment modal.
  4. Type a Reply to the comment, then click to Submit.

  

  Hide comments from the canvas ↓

  From the right sidebar

  You can also access and manage all comments in a file by clicking in the main toolbar or pressing C to enter comment mode. From here, you can view, search, sort, and filter comments. Click on a comment in the right sidebar to open it in the canvas.

  When you're viewing comments in the right sidebar, each comment will include the page it's located in. When you click a comment to open it, you'll be navigated to that page and the location of the comment.

  

  Note: When you're in comment mode, you won't be able to make any changes to objects in the canvas. Press Esc or select another tool to continue editing a file.

  Dock a comment

  Dock a comment to the top left corner of the canvas to keep it open while you implement feedback in your design.

  To dock a comment:

  1. Open the comment by clicking on it from the canvas or right sidebar.
  2. Click , or click and drag it to the left edge of the canvas, then release when you see a blue column appear.

  Hide comments

  Comments are always visible on the canvas by default, whether or not you're in comment mode. If you rather hide comments from your canvas and only see them when in comment mode, you can do so at any time.

  To hide comments, use the keyboard shortcut ⇧ Shift C to toggle them on or off. Press [ICON] to show and hide comments in the Figma mobile app.

  Sort and filter comments

  All the comments in the file will be listed in the right sidebar when you're in comment mode. Click at the top of the right sidebar to sort and filter which comments you'd like to view.

  Comments in the right sidebar can be sorted by:

  • Date: displayed in order from the first comment in a thread
  • Unread: displayed by date, prioritizing comments that haven't been read

  

  1. Click at the top of the right sidebar.
  2. By default, comments are sorted by Date. Click Sort by unread to prioritize unread comments.
  3. By default, the sidebar will display all comments in a file. Check Only your threads to view the comments that are relevant to you. This includes:
     • Comments you have been @mentioned in.
     • Comments on threads you've replied to.
     • Comments you've created that collaborators have replied to.
  4. You can also decide if you'd like to Show resolved comments. Click on the setting to turn it off and on.

  Tip: You can also open a comment from the notification. Click the link in your email to View comment. If the comment was made on the canvas, the email link will direct you to the canvas view. If the comment was made on a prototype, the email link will take you presentation view instead.

  Learn how to edit and move comments →

  Reply and react to comments

  Anyone can add, view, and reply to comments, including Viewers.

  1. Select the comment in the canvas, or from the right sidebar.
  2. The comment box will appear with a Reply field attached. Click Reply and start typing in your message, or hover over the body and click to react to the comment. You can also add any emoji or @mentions as needed.
  3. Click or press Return / Enter to add your comment to the thread.
  4. Add further replies to the thread as needed.

  Tip: You can also reply to comment notifications from our Slack or Microsoft teams integrations.

  Resolve comments

  Once the feedback has been addressed, or a resolution reached, you can Resolve the comment.

  This will hide the comment from both the right sidebar and the canvas.

  1. Select the comment in the canvas, or from the right sidebar.
  2. Click in the top-right corner to mark it as Resolved.
  3. We will hide the comment from both the right sidebar and the canvas.

  Unresolve comments

  If a comment is resolved by mistake, you can undo this action by unchecking the in the comment. Click in the right sidebar when in comment mode and toggle the Show resolved comments filter on.

  Learn how to sort and filter comments ↑

  Delete comments

  You can also delete any comment you post. If you delete a comment with replies, this will delete the entire thread.

  Caution: Deleting a comment is a permanent action. It's not possible to restore a deleted comment, even if you restore an earlier version of the file.

  Delete a single comment

  1. Select the comment in the canvas, or from the right sidebar.
  2. Click next to the comment.
  3. Choose Delete comment from the options.

  Delete an entire thread

  You can also choose to delete an entire thread. This will delete both the initial comment and any replies.

  1. Select the comment in the canvas, or from the right sidebar.
  2. Click next to the comment's title.
  3. Select Delete thread from the options.
  4. Click Delete to confirm.
• Move or edit comments

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with can view access to a file can add and view comments.

  Comments takes collaboration to the next level. You can use comments to respond to feedback, tweak your designs and iterate faster—all from the original design file.

  You and your team can add comments to the canvas or to specific frames and layers in files and prototypes. Figma displays comments right where you added them on the canvas.

  View and reply to comments from their location in the canvas, or from the right sidebar. To add or manage comments, click in the toolbar or press C.

  Note: You can't edit layers or layer properties in the canvas when adding comments. Press Esc or select another tool in the toolbar to continue editing a file.

  Edit comments

  You can edit the content of any comment you've posted. This is handy if you've noticed a typo, want to add a clarification, or mention a collaborator.

  1. Select the comment in the canvas, or from the right sidebar in comment mode.
  2. Click to open the comment menu.
  3. Select the Edit... option to edit the content of your comment.
  4. Click Save to apply your changes or to exit and discard.

  Change comment location

  Comments can be pinned to a specific frame or layer, or specific co-ordinates on the canvas. This allows you to draw attention to a specific part of the canvas, whether this is a frame, object, or layer.

  You can change where the comment is pinned. To move a comment:

  1. Select the comment in the canvas, or from the right sidebar in comment mode.
  2. Click on the comment pin in the canvas.
  3. Drag the comment pin to its new location.

  Move layers with comments

  If you've pinned a comment to a specific layer, you may be able to move both the layer and its comments. Your method for moving the layer, and the layer's final destination, impact the comment's location.

  Cut and paste

  If you cut a layer or frame and paste this in a new location, Figma disconnects the comment from that layer. You can still view and respond to that comment from the right sidebar.

  If the comment wasn't pinned to the layer, you can also access that comment from it's original co-ordinates on the canvas.

  Figma won't move comments if you cut and paste layers between files. Any comments will remain as detached comments in the original file.

  Move between pages

  If you use the Move to page option to move a layer within a file, Figma also moves any comments. Right-click on the object and choose Move to page.

  If the comment was linked to the canvas—not the layer or frame itself—Figma won't move the comment.

  Duplicate files

  If you duplicate a file, Figma won't copy comments to the new file. Comments are only kept on the original file.

• Manage email notifications for comments on files

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with at least can view access to a file can add and view comments

  New to comments? Learn how to get started with comments →

  Comments allow you to respond to feedback, collaborate with others, and iterate faster.

  If you are the owner of a file, you will receive email notifications for all comments by default. If you are not the owner of a file, you will receive notifications for mentions and replies by default.

  Note: In addition to receiving email notifications, you will also receive in-app notifications. In-app notifications cannot be disabled. Learn more about notifications in Figma →

  

  To modify your email notification settings for a file:

  1. Click or press C to enter comment mode.
  2. Click   at the top of the right sidebar in comment mode:
  3. From the dropdown, select one of the following:
     • All comments: This setting will notify you of any comments made on the file, @mentions that mention you, and replies or reacts to threads you’ve created or participated in.
     • Mentions and replies: This setting will notify you of @mentions that mention you and replies or reacts to threads you’ve created or participated in.
     • None: You will not be sent any email notifications for new comments. You will still receive an email for @mentions that mention you, even if you have this option selected.

  Slack notifications

  Connect Slack to your Figma account using our Slack integration. This lets you receive notifications in Slack when a team member comments on a file or thread you're active on.

  Manage Figma notifications in Slack →