How to add comments to issues in Linear
Learn how to add a comment to a Linear issue: open the issue, click the comment box under Activity, write your note, and post it with Submit comment.
Quick answer
Open the issue from your list, scroll down to the Activity section, and click the comment box that says Leave a comment. Type your message, then click Submit comment to post it. Keep the comment short and specific so teammates can act on it at a glance.
Steps at a glance
- Open the issue from the list.
- Scroll down to the Activity section.
- Click the Leave a comment box.
- Type your comment.
- Click Submit comment to post it.
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Summary
Comments let you discuss work directly on a Linear issue instead of in a separate chat. The comment box sits under the issue's Activity section, so updates stay with the issue they belong to.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open an issue
From the issues list, click the title of the issue you want to comment on. The issue opens with its description on the left and its properties on the right.
Step 2
Click the comment box
Scroll down past the description to the Activity section. Click the box that says "Leave a comment…" to start writing.
Step 3
Write your comment
Type your message in the Comment box. Keep it short and specific, for example what is done and what comes next.
Step 4
Post the comment
Click the "Submit comment" button at the right of the comment box to post your note on the issue.
Why this matters
You finished part of a task and need to tell your team what is done and what comes next. Adding a comment on the issue keeps that update next to the work, so nobody has to hunt through chat to find it.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I add a comment in Linear?
Open the issue and scroll to the Activity section. The comment box is there, with a Submit comment button beside it.
Do I need a paid plan to comment on issues?
No. The comment box was available on the free-plan workspace used for this guide.
Related guides
Continue with more step-by-step guides for getting work done.
How to create an issue in LinearCreate an issue in Linear from the sidebar: name it, add a description, set a priority and confirm it lands in your team's issue list in under a minute.
How to change issue status in LinearChange the status of a Linear issue from Todo to In Progress with the status menu on the issue page, then confirm the move in the activity feed.
How to assign an issue in LinearAssign a Linear issue to a teammate from the Properties panel: open the issue, click Assign, pick a name, and confirm who now owns the work.
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