Use WPS Gantt View Comments through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index to add comments, mention members, or delete comments.
How-to Index
| No. | How-to topic | Membership requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert a comment from the right-click menu | Free |
| 2 | 2. Add a comment after expanding a record | Free |
| 3 | 3. Mention a member in a comment | Free |
| 4 | 4. Delete a posted comment | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert a comment from the right-click menu
Entry path: Gantt view → right-click a record → Insert Comment
- Open the multi-dimensional table in Gantt view.
- Right-click the record you want to discuss.
- Select Insert Comment.
- Type your comment in the input box at the bottom.
- Press Enter or click Send to post the comment.
Success Check
- On-screen result: a new comment appears under the current record.
- What you can do next: continue adding comments or review existing discussion on the same record.
Notes
- Common mistake: right-clicking the wrong record can place the comment on a different task.
- Environment: an internet connection is recommended for collaboration and reminder-related scenarios.
2. Add a comment after expanding a record
Entry path: Gantt view → right-click a record → Expand Record → Comments
- Open the multi-dimensional table in Gantt view.
- Right-click the target record.
- Select Expand Record.
- In the detail panel, switch to the Comments area.
- Type your comment.
- Press Enter or click Send to post it.
Success Check
- On-screen result: the new comment appears in the comment area of the detail panel.
- What you can do next: continue reviewing record details or add more context in comments.
Notes
- Common mistake: staying in another part of the detail panel instead of switching to the comment area.
3. Mention a member in a comment
Entry path: type @ in the comment input box
- Open a comment input box through Insert Comment or Expand Record.
- While typing your comment, enter @.
- Select the member you want to mention from the contact list.
- Finish the comment and send it.
Success Check
- On-screen result: the posted comment shows the mentioned member.
- What you can do next: continue the discussion with the relevant teammate included.
Notes
- Common mistake: typing @ without selecting a suggested member from the list.
- Environment: if you want the mentioned member to receive a reminder, select the option to remind members.
4. Delete a posted comment
Entry path: More options on a comment → Delete
- Open the record that contains the comment.
- Find the comment you want to remove.
- Click the ... menu in the upper-right area of the comment.
- Select Delete.
Success Check
- On-screen result: the selected comment disappears from the record comment list.
- What you can do next: continue posting new comments or manage other comments.
Notes
- Common mistake: deleting a comment before confirming that the content is no longer needed.