# Comments

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With the latest Ergonode update, **comments** have been moved into a collapsible sidebar available in both the **Product Detail** and **Catalog (Grid/Table)** views. This ensures feedback is always within reach without disrupting your workflow.
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The comments badge reflects the total number of comments, not just unread or new comments.
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Comments remain attached to the specific product version and are visible to any user with access to that product.
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The sidebar automatically closes when navigating away from the Product Detail view.
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## Accessing the Comments Panel

A **comments icon** appears in two places: 

* **Product Detail view**: Top-right toolbar. When there are no comments, the icon displays in its inactive (outlined) state. When comments exist, a badge shows the total count of comments beside the icon.
Clicking the icon opens the sidebar; clicking again (or clicking the close icon) hides it.

<figure><img src="/files/scpy0S6nxz3iAnSgmWnW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Product card - comments section highlghted</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Catalog (Grid/Table) view**: In each row’s actions column, alongside edit and delete icons.

<figure><img src="/files/BFZT7vfThnDQHCa6rVO3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Sidebar Layout

Once opened, the comments sidebar shows:

* A New Comment button at the top for creating a comment.
* A scrollable list of existing comments, each rendered as a card containing:
  * The user avatar or initials and author name
  * The comment text.
  * A timestamp indicating when it was created.
  * Edit (pencil) and Delete (trash) icons on hover for comments you own.

## Adding a New Comment

* Open the Comments sidebar by clicking the comment icon in the top-right toolbar of the Product Detail view.
* In the Write a comment… field at the top of the sidebar, type your comment text.
* Click Add comment to post.
* If you change your mind, click Cancel to clear the input.

## Editing and Deleting

* **Edit**: Click the pencil icon on your comment card. Modify the text, then click *Save comment* or *Cancel*.
* **Delete**: Click the trash icon, then confirm to remove the comment permanently. The badge count updates accordingly.


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