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Adding comments to tasks keeps conversations organized and attached to the relevant work items. You can comment to provide updates, ask questions, or collaborate with your team.

Post a Comment

1. Click Add comment in the task detail panel.
2. Type your comment. You automatically become a task follower.
3. Assignees, current followers, and project members connected to the task will be notified.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Press C to quickly add a comment to a selected task.
• Turn on Advanced Mode to preview comment indicators by pressing I (Windows) or ⌥ (Mac).

Style Your Comments

Highlight any text in your comment to open the formatting toolbar. You can style text, add color, create hyperlinks, and more through the rich editor.

Slash Commands

Typing / opens a command menu where you can insert:

• Headings
• Tables
• Checklists
• Mentions (@)
• Task references
• And more

As you type, results filter automatically. Navigate with the arrow keys to select your command.

Edit a Comment

1. Click the More Options icon on the comment and select Edit.
2. Or press the up arrow while in the Add comment field to edit your last comment.

Note: Only users with appropriate permissions can edit comments. Guest members can only add comments, not edit others’ messages.

React to Comments

1. Hover over a comment and click the emoji icon to add a reaction.
2. Click an existing emoji to add the same reaction.
3. Hover over any emoji to see which members reacted.

Quote Selected Text in Your Reply

1. Select the text to quote.
2. Press:
   • Windows: Alt + Q
   • Mac: Ctrl + Q

The quoted text will appear in your reply.

Or click the More Options icon then select Quote reply to quote an entire comment.

Turn Comment Into a Task

1. Click the More Options icon.

2. Select Turn into a new task.

3. In the popup, you can:
   • Edit the task title and description
   • Select a parent task
   • Choose whether to copy task details

A link back to the original comment is automatically added.

Tip: When converting a comment inside My Tasks, selecting None under Project will keep the new task exclusively in My Tasks.

Pin a Comment

1. Click the More Options icon.
2. Select Pin.

Pinned comments appear at the top of the task for easy reference.

Delete a Comment

1. Click the More Options icon.
2. Select Delete.

Note: Deleted comments can be restored for a limited time using the More Options menu. After this period, they are permanently removed. Please review all comments carefully before deleting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a comment to a task in Quire?

Click Add comment in the task detail panel, type your comment, and submit. Press C to quickly open the comment field on a selected task.

How do I format text in a Quire comment?

Highlight any text in your comment to open the formatting toolbar. You can bold, italicize, add color, insert hyperlinks, and more.

What slash commands are available in Quire comments?

Type / in the comment field to open the command menu for headings, tables, checklists, mentions (@), task references, and more.

How do I quote someone’s comment in my reply in Quire?

Select the text to quote and press Alt+Q (Windows) or Ctrl+Q (Mac). To quote an entire comment, click the More Options icon and select Quote reply.

How do I edit a comment in Quire?

Click the More Options icon on the comment and select Edit. Or press the up arrow while in the Add comment field to edit your last comment.

How do I pin a comment in Quire?

Click the More Options icon on the comment and select Pin. Pinned comments appear at the top of the task detail panel.

Can I convert a comment into a task in Quire?

Yes. Click the More Options icon and select Turn into a new task. You can edit the title, description, and parent task — a link back to the original comment is added automatically.

Can I recover a deleted comment in Quire?

Yes, for a limited time. Use the More Options menu to restore. After that window passes, the comment is permanently removed.