This article provides answers for InVision V7
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With Comment mode, you can collaborate by having asynchronous conversations on a prototype. You can start new comment threads, reply to existing comments, mention others, and even add emojis.
To leave a comment, you must be signed in to InVision.
Comment cards overview
As seen in the screenshot above, you'll notice the following elements and icons when adding or reading comments:
| # | ICON OR UI ELEMENT | ACTION |
| 1 | Add your thoughts. |
Place the cursor in the Text field and begin typing your comment. |
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Click the @icon, or type @ in the Text field, to notify specific users about your comment. |
| 3 |  |
Click the emoji icon, or type : (colon) in the text field, to add emojis to your comment. |
| 4 |  |
Click the Change color button to select which color you want to use for the comment: pink, yellow, or blue. Colors can help you categorize comments based on topic/purpose, using one color to indicate comments about development choices, another color for design questions, and so on. |
| 5 |  |
Click the lock icon to manage whether a comment or highlighted comment is set to private:
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| 6 | ••• |
Click the More options menu to reveal and click the Highlight comment and Discard comment options. |
| 7 |  |
When you're ready to share your comment, click Post. |
Adding comments
You can add new comments via Comment mode.
To add a comment to a prototype screen:
- Open a prototype screen and, at the bottom of the page, click the Comment icon or use the keyboard shortcut
C. - To add a new comment, click anywhere on the screen and begin typing in the comment field. You can also click on an existing comment to add a reply.
- Click the comment color selector and select the color you want to apply: pink, yellow, or blue.
- If you want to make the comment private to only those with editing access, toggle the lock icon on. A private comment will be denoted by a closed lock.
- If you want to highlight the comment instead, click the More options menu icon , and then click Highlight comment.
- Once finished, click Post, or use the shortcut
Command + Enter.
Mentioning people
To notify a specific person about your comment, @mention the person by name or email address.
Please note:
- We recommend inviting new users to your team before mentioning them in a document.
- It is only possible to @mention users when using Comment mode in a prototype document link. It is not possible to use the mentioning feature in public share links.
To mention someone:
- Sign in to your InVision V7 team:
your-team-domain.invisionapp.com - Open a prototype, and open the screen you wish to comment on.
- Open Comment mode: type the
Cshortcut, or click the Comment icon at the bottom of the InVision console. - Click anywhere on the screen to leave a comment.
- Type
@and begin typing the name of the person you want to mention. - Select that person from the search results.
Repeat step 5 for each person you want to mention in that comment.
- After typing your comment, click Post.
If they're subscribed to notification emails, each person you mentioned will receive an email notifying them about the comment.
You and your collaborators will also receive in-app notifications when you're on a document landing page (that shows all screens). To see the latest feedback, click the notifications icon in the upper-right corner. Learn more about Inbox in InVision V7.
Using emoji in comments
To add emoji to your comments, click the emoji icon within the comment modal.
To open the emoji autocomplete menu, press the : (colon) key. Then, type the name of the emoji you want to use and click the result or—once the emoji is selected—press Enter.
Choosing your type of comment
There are two types of comments for InVision V7 prototypes:
- Comments: By default, anyone who can access the document—either as an editor or as a viewer with a public share link—can see or leave regular comments. Many customers use regular comments to communicate with all stakeholders.
- Highlighted comments: If a viewer accesses the prototype via a public share link, any highlighted comments pulsate to stand out from the design itself when viewing screens in Play mode. By highlighting comments, you can establish a navigational guide for anyone viewing the prototype when you're not there to guide them directly.
Highlighted comments are not currently available for Spec documents.
Comments panel
Never miss out on the conversation! The prototype comments panel combines all conversations taking place on that prototype, giving you a bird’s-eye view of all threads for easy access and management. Browse, reply, edit, delete, filter, and resolve comments, all in one place.
To open the comments panel, click the Comments icon in the right sidebar. You can refine your search using the filters at the top of the comments panel.
Click each entry to see each full individual thread, as well as reply, edit, delete, and resolve comments.
Conversations are sorted by recency, with the newest comments appearing first. Unread comments are highlighted in blue so that you always know what requires attention first.
The sidebar and the cards in Comment mode are always in sync, allowing you to go back and forth between both views without losing any context.
Filtering comments
Always find what you need. You can use the filters to see all comments in a document, or to view only unread comments or conversations where you’re mentioned. You can also toggle the visibility of resolved comments.
To fine-tune comment visibility:
- Click the Show me dropdown in the top-right corner of the comments sidebar.
- In the dropdown:
- choose between All comments, Unread comments, or Mentions.
- click the Resolved comments checkmark to display or hide resolved comments.
Commenting via public share links
With the Enable Commenting setting toggled on for a public share link, anyone who receives the link can view and comment on the prototype. Therefore, sharing a public link is a great way to let someone who is not a member or guest of your InVision V7 account collaborate on a prototype.
Please note that it is only possible to @mention users when using the Comment mode in a prototype document link. It is not possible to use the mentioning feature in public share links.
To enable commenting on a public share link:
- Open the document and, in the top-right corner, click Share.
- In the Share dialog, click the Public tab, and then click Get Public Link.
If there is already an existing public link for the document, you won't see the Get Public Link screen.
- Click Update public link settings, toggle the Enable Commenting setting on , and then click Done.
Since people who receive a public share link can sign in to an existing account or create a new team-less account, the commenting experience differs slightly depending on which of the following applies:
To comment on a prototype you are viewing via a public share link, you must also create an InVision V7 account:
- At the bottom-right corner of the page, click the Comment icon .
- To add a new comment, click anywhere on the prototype and begin typing in the comment field. You can also click an existing comment to add a reply.
- If you want to make the comment private to only those with edit access, toggle on the lock icon . A private comment will be denoted by a closed lock.
- Once finished, click Post, or use the shortcut
Command + Enter. - In the Email address field, enter the address you want to use when signing in to InVision V7, and then click Continue.
You'll receive in your inbox a six-digit code that’s needed for step 6.
- Enter the six-digit sign-up code you received via email.
- Enter your name and the password you want to use when signing in to InVision V7, and then click Sign Up.
After completing the steps above, you will see the comment you left on the prototype.
To comment on a prototype you are viewing via a public share link, you must tie the comment to your InVision account by verifying your email address:
- At the bottom-right corner of the page, click the Comment icon .
- To add a new comment, click anywhere on the prototype and begin typing in the comment field. You can also click an existing comment to add a reply.
- If you want to make the comment private to only those with edit access, toggle on the lock icon . A private comment will be denoted by a closed lock.
- Once finished, click Post, or use the shortcut
Command + Enter. - In the Email address field, enter the address you use to sign in to InVision V7, and then click Continue.
After completing the steps above, you will see the comment you left on the prototype.
To comment on a prototype you are viewing via a public share link, you must sign in to InVision V7:
- At the bottom-right corner of the page, click the comment icon .
- To add a new comment, click anywhere on the prototype and begin typing in the comment field. You can also click an existing comment to add a reply.
- If you want to make the comment private to only those with edit access, toggle on the lock icon . A private comment will be denoted by a closed lock.
- Once finished, click Post, or use the shortcut
Command + Enter. - Enter your InVision V7 email address and password, and then click Sign In.
If you belong to only one team on InVision, you will see your comment posted after completing step 5.
- Next to the name of the team that owns the prototype, click Select.
After completing the steps above, you will see the comment you left on the prototype.
To comment on a prototype you are viewing via a public share link, you must tie the comment to your InVision account by entering your email address and creating a password:
- At the bottom-right corner of the page, click the Comment icon .
- To add a new comment, click anywhere on the prototype and begin typing in the comment field. You can also click an existing comment to add a reply.
- If you want to make the comment private to only those with edit access, toggle on the lock icon . A private comment will be denoted by a closed lock.
- Once finished, click Post, or use the shortcut
Command + Enter. - In the Email address field, enter the address you use to sign in to InVision V7, and then click Continue.
You'll receive in your inbox a six-digit code that’s needed for step 6.
- Enter the six-digit sign-in code you received via email.
- In the Password and Confirm Password fields, enter the password you want to use when signing in to InVision V7, and then click Sign In.
After completing the steps above, you will see the comment you left on the prototype.
Exporting Prototype comments
You can export all prototype comments or comments for select screens in CSV format. Learn more here: Exporting Prototype Comments in InVision V7
To learn about viewing comments in your InVision V7 inbox, check out Inbox in InVision V7
