Comments & Collaboration
NoteCove includes a powerful commenting system inspired by Google Docs, allowing you to add discussions directly to your notes.
Threaded Comments
Add comments to any text selection in your notes:
- Select text you want to comment on
- Click the comment icon in the toolbar or use
Cmd+Shift+M/Ctrl+Shift+M - Type your comment and press Enter to post
The selected text is highlighted and linked to your comment thread.
Comment Threads
Comments are organized in threads:
- Main comment: Your initial observation or question
- Replies: Responses from you or collaborators
- Thread resolution: Mark threads as resolved when done
Viewing Comments
Comments appear in the Comments Panel on the right side of the editor:
- Click a comment to jump to the highlighted text
- Click highlighted text to show its comment thread
- Expand/collapse threads to manage visual clutter
Reactions
Add emoji reactions to comments for quick feedback:
- Quick reactions: Common emojis for fast responses
- Custom emojis: Access the full emoji picker
- Reaction counts: See how many people reacted
Reactions are perfect for acknowledging comments without adding more text.
Mentions
NoteCove supports powerful @mention features that work both in comments and in your notes:
Date Mentions
Insert dates quickly using natural language:
- @today - Today’s date
- @yesterday - Yesterday’s date
- @tomorrow - Tomorrow’s date
- @date - Open date picker
All dates appear as clickable chips and resolve to YYYY-MM-DD format.
User Mentions
Mention people in your notes and comments:
- Type
@to see suggestions - Select a person from the list
- Click mentions to see profile details
- Search for all mentions of a person
To be mentionable, set up your @handle in Settings.
Use Cases
Personal Notes
Even in personal notes, comments are valuable:
- Questions: Mark areas needing research
- TODOs: Flag sections to revisit
- Context: Add background information without cluttering the main text
- Review notes: Self-feedback during editing
Collaboration
When sharing notes (via file sync), comments enable:
- Feedback: Leave suggestions on drafts
- Discussions: Debate ideas in context
- Approvals: Use reactions to signal agreement
- Questions: Ask for clarification on specific points
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | macOS | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Add comment | Cmd+Shift+M | Ctrl+Shift+M |
| Navigate threads | Arrow keys | Arrow keys |
| Post comment | Enter | Enter |
| Cancel | Escape | Escape |
CRDT-Powered Comments
Like the rest of NoteCove, comments are built on CRDTs:
- Sync across devices: Comments appear on all your machines
- Conflict-free: Multiple users can comment simultaneously
- Offline support: Add comments offline, sync later
- Guaranteed consistency: All devices see the same comments
Privacy
Comments are stored alongside your notes:
- Local storage: Comments never leave your devices (except via file sync)
- No servers: No cloud service sees your comments
- Your control: Delete comments anytime