How to comment on Dropbox files

Anyone who has access to a Dropbox file can leave a comment and view other comments, unless commenting is turned off. 

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How to comment on a file

You can comment on a file from your computer, phone, or tablet. To do so:

1. Open the file you want to comment on.
2. To comment on the entire page or image, click or tap the text box that says Write a comment. 
   • You can type your comment, @ mention someone, or add an emoji
3. Click Post.

Learn how to comment on a specific part of a file. 

How to edit or delete a comment

You can only edit or delete comments that you posted yourself. To edit or delete a comment:

1. Click the desired comment. 
2. Click Edit or Delete.

How to hide the comment pane

To hide the comment pane:

1. Open the desired file.
2. Click the grey arrow (Hide) in the upper-right corner. 

To show the comment pane, click the grey arrow again. 

How are comments ordered in the comment pane? 

Comments are listed in chronological order from the start of the file to the end of the file. If the file has multiple pages, the comments will indicate which page the comment was left on.

Who is notified when I leave a comment?

The following people will receive an email and a notification both on dropbox.com and on their connected devices: 

• The file owner
• Anyone who has subscribed to the file
• Anyone who has commented on the comment thread
• Anyone who was @mentioned in the comment thread

Learn how to change your notification preferences.