Collaboration

Comments

Leave feedback on specific passages with threaded replies, reactions, and mentions.

FAQ ↓

Comments let collaborators leave feedback tied to specific text in a document. Each comment opens a thread where others can reply, react, and eventually resolve the discussion.

Working with Comments

Adding a Comment

  1. Select the text you want to comment on
  2. Click the comment icon in the floating toolbar, or press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M
  3. Type your comment
  4. Press Enter to post

The selected text is highlighted in yellow, and the comment appears anchored to that passage.

Viewing Comments

Highlighted text in the document indicates an active comment. Click the highlight to open the associated thread.

To browse all comments at once, open the comments panel from the toolbar. Comments are listed in document order. An unread indicator appears in the top bar when new comments or replies have been added since your last visit.

Replying

Open any comment thread and type a reply at the bottom of the thread. Press Enter to post. Replies appear chronologically within the thread, keeping the full conversation in one place.

Comment Features

Reactions

Hover over any comment or reply to reveal the emoji picker. Six reactions are available:

ReactionMeaning
Thumbs upAgreement or approval
Thumbs downDisagreement
HeartAppreciation
LaughHumor
Check markDone or confirmed
PartyCelebration

Click a reaction to toggle it on or off. Hover over a reaction count to see who reacted.

Mentioning Collaborators

Type @ inside a comment or reply to search for collaborators by name. Select a person from the dropdown to mention them. Mentioned collaborators receive a notification directing them to the comment thread.

Resolving Comments

When a comment has been addressed, click Resolve at the top of the thread. Resolved comments are hidden from the default view to reduce clutter.

To see resolved comments, toggle Show resolved in the comments panel filter. You can reopen a resolved comment if the discussion needs to continue.

Filtering

Use the dropdown at the top of the comments panel to filter by:

Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + MAdd a comment on selected text
EscClose the current comment thread

Best Practices

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a comment in Jenni?
Select the text you want to comment on, then click the comment icon in the floating toolbar or press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M. Type your comment and press Enter to post.
Can I mention someone in a comment?
Yes. Type @ inside a comment or reply to search for collaborators by name. The mentioned person receives a notification directing them to the comment thread.
How do I see all comments on my document?
Open the comments panel from the toolbar to browse all comments listed in document order. You can also click any yellow-highlighted text in the document to jump to that comment thread.
How do I resolve a comment in Jenni?
Open the comment thread and click Resolve at the top. The comment is hidden from the default view. You can see resolved comments by toggling Show resolved in the comments panel filter.
What is the keyboard shortcut for comments?
Use Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M to add a comment on selected text. Press Esc to close the current comment thread.
Can I react to a comment instead of replying?
Yes. Hover over any comment or reply to reveal the emoji picker with six reactions: thumbs up, thumbs down, heart, laugh, check mark, and party.
How do I reply to an existing comment?
Open the comment thread by clicking the highlighted text, type your reply at the bottom of the thread, and press Enter. Replies appear chronologically within the same thread.