comment moderation

document owners can resolve, delete, and manage comments so outside feedback does not become permanent clutter inside the draft.

updated may 3, 2026 sharing no images
quick answer

owners moderate the conversation; commenters leave feedback.

use this for

  • resolving public comments
  • cleaning up review threads
  • understanding owner and commenter powers

steps

  1. open the document or public doc page.
  2. open the comments panel.
  3. reply if the comment needs discussion.
  4. resolve the thread when the issue is handled.
  5. delete comments that should not remain.

details to know

  • owners can moderate comments on their documents.
  • comment authors may have limited ability to delete their own comments.
  • resolved comments help keep the review process readable.

limits and edge cases

  • do not delete useful feedback just because it is uncomfortable.
  • do not expose private commenter email data to public viewers.
  • team review may need different norms than anonymous review.
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