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Use Comments and Threads

Comment threads let you have focused discussions about specific parts of your project. Attach comments directly to canvas elements to keep feedback organized and contextual.

Creating Comment Threads​

Start a new thread:

  1. Right-click any empty area of the canvas
  2. Select "Add Comment" from the context menu
  3. Position the comment where it makes sense visually
  4. Write your first message to start the discussion

The comment thread appears as a circular icon that shows:

  • Avatar stack of people who've participated
  • Colored border indicating activity
  • Smooth scaling that adjusts to your zoom level

Writing Comments​

Add to the discussion:

  1. Click the comment thread icon to open it
  2. Type your message in the text field at the bottom
  3. Press Enter or click Send to post

Your comments include:

  • Your profile picture and name
  • Timestamp showing when you wrote it
  • Full message content with any formatting

💡 Tip: Keep comments specific to the visual element they're attached to. This makes it easier for teammates to understand the context of your feedback.

Managing Messages​

Edit or delete your own messages:

  • Three-dot menu appears on your messages
  • Edit to fix typos or clarify points
  • Delete to remove messages that are no longer relevant

Thread actions:

  • Mark as resolved when the discussion is complete
  • Delete entire thread if it's no longer needed (removes all messages)

Thread Notifications​

Comments update in real-time for your team:

  • New messages appear immediately for all team members
  • Activity indicators show when someone is typing
  • Thread icons update to reflect who's participated

Visual Organization​

Comment threads help organize feedback visually:

  • Position threads near the elements you're discussing
  • Thread icons scale with your zoom level so they stay visible
  • Avatar stack grows to show all participants

Thread appearance:

  • Circular icon with team member avatars
  • Positioned precisely where you placed it on the canvas
  • Persistent location that stays consistent across sessions

Thread Lifecycle​

Active discussions:

  • New threads appear bright and prominent
  • Recent activity keeps threads visually active
  • Multiple participants create larger avatar stacks

Resolved threads:

  • Mark threads as resolved when discussions conclude
  • Resolved threads become less prominent visually
  • Content remains accessible if you need to reference it later

Best Practices​

For effective feedback:

  • Be specific about what element or area you're discussing
  • Use clear language that teammates can act on
  • Reference specific changes rather than general comments
  • Respond promptly to keep discussions moving

For thread organization:

  • Position thoughtfully — place threads near relevant content
  • Group related discussions by placing threads close together
  • Clean up regularly by resolving completed discussions
  • Archive old threads that are no longer relevant

💡 How Mito teams use this: During design reviews, we place comment threads directly on elements that need changes. Each thread becomes a mini discussion about that specific part of the design, making it easy to track what's been addressed.

Collaboration Flow​

Typical comment workflow:

  1. Reviewer adds thread with feedback or question
  2. Creator responds with clarification or proposed changes
  3. Discussion continues until everyone agrees on the approach
  4. Thread marked resolved once changes are implemented

Multi-person discussions:

  • Anyone can join an existing thread
  • All participants see real-time updates
  • Thread grows to show all contributors

Threading vs. Other Communication​

Use comment threads when:

  • Feedback is about specific visual elements
  • You want discussion to stay with the project
  • Context matters for understanding the feedback
  • Multiple people need to weigh in on specific details

Use other communication when:

  • Discussing overall project direction
  • Coordinating schedules or deadlines
  • Sharing resources or external links
  • Having broader creative discussions

Troubleshooting​

Can't see new messages?

  • Check if you're still connected (look at the avatar stack)
  • Refresh if messages seem delayed
  • Make sure the thread is still open

Thread icon disappeared?

  • Zoom out to see if it's outside your current view
  • Check if someone deleted the thread
  • Look for resolved threads that might be less visible

Comments not saving?

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try typing the message again
  • Refresh the page if problems persist

Thread Limitations​

  • No file attachments — use external links for reference materials
  • Text only — no rich formatting or embedded media
  • Project-specific — threads don't move between projects

What's Next​

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