public comments

public comments let visitors leave feedback on a commentable shared document. comments can be anchored to selected text.

updated may 3, 2026 sharing no images
quick answer

use commentable mode when the author wants outside feedback without creating a team.

use this for

  • collecting reader feedback
  • reviewing public comments in the app
  • replying to visitor notes

steps

  1. share the document in commentable mode.
  2. visitor opens the public link.
  3. visitor selects text and writes a comment.
  4. owner opens the editor comments tab.
  5. owner replies, resolves, or deletes comments.

details to know

  • anonymous comments require an author name.
  • signed-in commenters can be linked to their account.
  • comment anchors store selected text and offsets.
  • public comments are rate limited.

limits and edge cases

  • view-only public links do not allow comments.
  • document owners can delete comments and resolve threads.
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