How to annotate documents in ClickUp
Learn how to annotate a ClickUp Doc: select a sentence, add an inline comment, then reopen or resolve the thread so feedback stays next to the text.
Quick answer
To annotate a ClickUp Doc, open the Doc, select the sentence you want to discuss, and click Comment in the formatting toolbar. Type your note in the comment box and click Send. The text stays marked, a comment count appears beside it, and you can open the thread or resolve it later.
Steps at a glance
- Open the Doc and select the text to annotate
- Click Comment in the formatting toolbar
- Type your note in the comment box
- Click Send to attach the comment
- Click the comment count to reopen the thread
- Use Resolve when the feedback is handled
Interactive demo
Summary
Inline comments in a ClickUp Doc attach feedback to the exact sentence it is about. Reviewers see the marked text and the comment together, so edits and questions do not get lost in a separate chat.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Select the text to annotate
Open your Doc from the sidebar and drag across the sentence you want feedback on. A formatting toolbar appears above the selection. Select only the text you need, because the comment attaches to exactly that passage.
Step 2
Click Comment in the toolbar
In the toolbar above your selection, click **Comment**. The selected text is marked and a comment box opens just below it, ready for your note.
Step 3
Send your comment
Type your note in the comment box, for example a question for a teammate. Then click **Send** at the bottom right of the box to post it.
Step 4
Open the comment thread
After you send, the passage stays underlined and a comment count appears in the right margin beside it. Click that count to reopen the thread and read the comment under your name.
Step 5
Resolve the thread when it is done
At the top of the thread, a **Resolve** checkbox lets you close the conversation once the feedback is handled. Use the box below the comment to reply before you resolve.
Why this matters
You are reviewing a handbook draft and need a teammate to confirm one specific sentence. An inline comment points straight at that line, keeps the conversation in the Doc, and gives you a thread to resolve once the question is answered.
Frequently asked questions
Which name appears on my comment?
The thread shows the display name of the account that posted it, with a Just now timestamp on a new comment.
Can I reply in the same thread?
Yes. When you open the thread, a comment box sits below the existing comment so you can add a reply.
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