Adding Comments

Comments can be added at the level of a review, revision, or line. You can also reply to a comment.

On this page:

Locating existing comments

The number shown next to a filename, in the left-hand column of the screen, indicates the number of comments that apply to that file.

(The number of unread comments, if there are any, is shown in brackets.)

Screenshot: Comments

Adding a Comment

• To add a comment that applies to the whole review, select the 'Review Comments' line in the left-hand navigation panel, then click the following icon:
• To add a comment that applies to a revision/change, select the filename in the left-hand navigation panel, then click the following icon:
• To add a source-level comment, expand the source view then click a line of code. You can click and drag to select multiple lines from one revision or diff, or click individual lines to select/deselect them. The comment will appear in the source at the last line selected. Hover over the comment to highlight the selected lines.
  • To select text on the page without adding a comment, hold down the Alt button while dragging the cursor.
• To reply to a comment, click the 'Reply' link at the bottom of the comment.

Only people with the 'Comment' permission can add comments.

Read about flagging defects too. 

Screenshot: Adding a Comment

Draft Comments

You can save your comments as drafts and then edit them later. When you complete the review , you will be prompted to post/discard/edit any remaining draft comments.

Screenshot: Draft comments