The comments feature is an effective way to give feedback and discuss particular elements of your presentation. A collaborator who has commenting or editing rights to a presentation can add comments, so collaboration is simpler and more efficient.
How do I give commenting rights in my presentation?
Before anyone can add a comment, you need to give commenting rights to a user. This can be done by adding them as a collaborator that has commenting or editing rights.
How do I add comments to my presentation?
Comments can be added to basically any part of your presentations’s structure: the overview, frames, topics, objects, and text.
The easiest way to add a comment is by right-clicking (CTRL+click) to bring up the context menu on the object or area you want to leave a comment and select Add comment.
You can also go to … More and select Comment from the top menu.
Once you choose to add a comment, you’ll get a pop-up window indicating where on the presentation your comment is being made. Type your comment in the field and hit ENTER. You’ll see your comment appear at the top.
Use the “@” symbol to tag a user in the comment. You can tag anyone who has commenting or editing rights or is on your team. Anyone you tag in a comment will be notified by email or, if integration has been added, by Slack.
Any user who has permission to edit or comment on the presentation can add or reply to a comment. If a presentation has any comments, all users tagged in that comment will be notified and a yellow dot will appear wherever a comment has been made on the presentation.
How do I end a comment thread in my presentation?
When you’re ready to end a comment thread, simply click End thread in the comment pop-up. This will remove the yellow dot on the object or area.
If you’d like to reopen the thread, just click on the same area and add another comment. You’ll see your new comment appear below the existing comments in the original thread.
How do I edit a comment in my presentation?
1. Hover over the comment. You’ll see trash and pencil icons.
2. Click the pencil icon to edit.
3. Enter the new comment in the field and hit ENTER on your keyboard.
4. You’ll see an indication that the comment was edited in the pop-up.
How do I delete a comment in my presentation?
1. Hover over the comment. You’ll see trash and pencil icons.
2. Click on the trash icon.
3. Click Delete to completely erase your comment.
4. You’ll see an indication that the comment was deleted in the pop-up.
How do I add a comment as a viewer?
If you have commenting rights, you can add comments to topics and objects.
How to add comments to a presentation
1. In your dashboard, rollover the presentation you want to add comments to, and click Present.
2. Once the presentation loads, tap the ESC key to exit full screen.
3. Right-click on text or an object to add a comment to it.
4. Add your comment in the field and press ENTER.
5. Click the comment bubble icon in the upper right corner to leave a comment on the overview.
How to respond to comments
1. In your dashboard, rollover the presentation you want to add comments to and click Present.
2. Once the presentation loads, tap the ESC key to exit full screen.
3. Once you exit full screen, you’ll see yellow dots if there are comments.
4. Click on a comment to view it. If you want to respond, just type your text into the field and hit ENTER.
Once you respond to a comment, the owner of the presentation and any user who has been tagged or has commented will get a notification.
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FAQ
Who can add comments in Prezi Present?
Anyone with commenting or editing rights can add comments to a presentation. The presentation owner must first share access and assign the appropriate permission level.
If you cannot add a comment, ask the owner to update your access.
How do I give someone permission to comment on my Prezi presentation?
To allow someone to comment, share the presentation and assign them commenting or editing rights. Once they have access, they can add and reply to comments directly in the presentation.
Where can I add comments in a Prezi presentation?
You can add comments to almost any part of your presentation, including:
- The overview
- Frames and topics
- Text
- Objects and visuals
Right-click on the area where you want to leave feedback and select Add comment.
How do I tag someone in a comment?
Type the @ symbol followed by the person’s name in your comment.
You can tag anyone who has commenting or editing rights, or someone on your team. Tagged users receive a notification by email or through Slack if it is connected.
Will collaborators be notified about comments?
Yes. When you add or reply to a comment:
- The presentation owner is notified.
- Anyone tagged in the comment is notified.
- Anyone who has already commented in the thread is notified.
This keeps collaboration organized and easy to follow.
What do the yellow dots mean in my presentation?
A yellow dot shows that a comment has been added to that specific area of the presentation.
Click the dot to view or reply to the comment.
How do I end a comment thread?
Open the comment and click End thread.
This removes the yellow dot from the presentation. You can always reopen the discussion by adding a new comment in the same area.
Can I edit or delete my comment?
Yes.
- Hover over your comment.
- Click the pencil icon to edit.
- Click the trash icon to delete.
After editing or deleting, the system shows an update in the comment pop-up so everyone stays informed.
How do I add a comment while presenting?
- Open the presentation from your dashboard.
- Click Present.
- Press ESC to exit full screen.
- Right-click on a topic or object to add a comment.
You can also use the comment bubble icon in the top-right corner to comment on the overview.
Can viewers add comments?
Yes, if they have commenting rights.
View-only access does not allow commenting. The presentation owner can adjust permissions to support collaboration.
Why can’t I add a comment to a presentation?
You may not have the correct permissions. Contact the presentation owner and request commenting access so you can participate in the discussion.
How do I reply to an existing comment?
Click the yellow dot to open the comment thread. Type your response in the text field and press ENTER.
Everyone involved in the thread will receive a notification.
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