Notion Comments
Comments let team members leave feedback directly on a page. They attach to a whole page or to a single block of text. This keeps discussions tied to the exact content they reference.
Adding a Page Comment
Click the comment icon in the top bar of any page. Type your message and press Enter to post it. The comment appears in a sidebar panel visible to anyone with access to that page.
Adding a Block Comment
Select any text or hover over a block to reveal a comment icon. Click it to attach a comment to that specific block. A small highlight marker shows exactly which content the comment refers to, so nobody has to guess what the feedback is about.
Page Comment vs Block Comment
| Type | Attached To | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Page Comment | The entire page | General feedback |
| Block Comment | One specific block | Feedback on a single sentence or item |
Replying to Comments
Click Reply under an existing comment to continue the conversation. Replies stack in a thread under the original comment. This keeps related feedback grouped together instead of scattered across new, disconnected comments.
Mentioning People in Comments
Type the @ symbol inside a comment to mention a workspace member. The mentioned person receives a notification about the comment. This method directs feedback to the right person quickly, rather than hoping they happen to check the page.
Resolving Comments
Click the checkmark icon on a comment thread once the issue is addressed. Resolved comments disappear from the default view but remain in the page history. This keeps the visible comment list focused on open items that still need attention.
Comment Status
| Status | Visibility |
|---|---|
| Open | Shown in the comment panel |
| Resolved | Hidden from the default panel view |
Comments vs Inline Editing
Comments preserve the original content while adding a note beside it. Editing directly changes the content itself. Use comments when you want to suggest a change without altering the source text, giving the page owner final say.
Practical Example: Reviewing a Draft
Attach a block comment to a specific paragraph that needs rewording, mentioning the writer directly. Leave a general page comment summarizing overall feedback at the end of the review. The writer resolves each block comment as they apply the fix, leaving a clean trail of what changed and why.